The kitchen of the "stable" hotel is now a place for Fitch and Diderit to talk. This is not only because it is far away from other rooms, has the thickest walls, but also connects to a more secret cellar, but also because there is food and drink here, especially the stewed pork with Bear Tai Edmund, which is irresistible.
"Well, I'm a little hungry, too." Diderit took a bowl of stew from Feich, put it on the stove, and then started looking for knife and fork. However, most of the tableware was placed under the bar counter outside, and only kitchen knives and spoons were available in the kitchen. So the elf lord found two clean spoons and was about to give Feich one, but he saw that he had eaten with two wooden sticks.
"You didn't wait for me? The table etiquette requires the lord to eat first, and I am a lady, so you should wait for me."
Feich looked at Diderit, and then judged her emotions through her soul fire. Acechel's complete defeat should have caused some blows to the elves, which also affected Diderit's emotions. Moreover, Feich almost called her over in a "summoning" way, which would definitely have an impact on her dignity as a lord.
"Eat first, there is no one else, and you are the lord now, can't you decide how to eat yourself?" Feiqi said the wrong theory, while taking a few bites while Diderit didn't react, creating a fait accompli.
The elves looked at the stew in their hands and it was indeed very fragrant. They could smell the people who made this dish had good skills. I remember that when I was training at the tutor, the kitchen prepared a lot of fruit for myself according to the traditional recipes of the elves, which could not satisfy the daily consumption. It was still the teacher who went to a restaurant at the foot of the Holy Trinity Castle to buy various meats to eat. It was also from that time that his eating habits changed and became closer to humans, not elves.
‘The main reason is that I am indeed hungry.’ Diderit thought about it and took a few bites.
The two of them didn't speak for a few minutes, but just stood next to the stove to eat. Feiqi was faster, and after eating, he went to the cellar and served two large glasses of thick ale from below, without the kind of water.
"Let me talk first." Feiqi rubbed his nose and broke the silence first: "The idea of ​​the Elf Council is really bad. It is obvious that Elf Island wants to gradually overthrow your lord's power and then vigorously promote the Elf's plan to land. I don't know whose idea it was, I can only say that he is a fool."
"Feich, I'll ask a question outright. Are you worried that your power will be replaced by the Elf Council?"
"Yes, I do have this idea." Feiqi looked into Diderit's eyes and said, "I don't hide it from you. I'm not without ambitions. Whether it's studying magic or to show my ambitions, it is necessary to make arrangements for the things in the territory that suit me."
"Then why don't you be the lord yourself? You have this opportunity. Why should you be under my command?"
"Because..." Can Feiqi say that he did not dare to participate in the Goddess of God's View·Great Prophecy ritual at that time? Can he say that as the priest of the Goddess of Truth, he was afraid of meeting with the Goddess of Truth? If there was no such ceremony, or if Feiqi had reached an understanding with the goddess earlier and eliminated his fear, he would of course be willing to become the lord himself. However, before mastering the ability to travel time, he regretted that he could not change the facts. Feiqi could only use his abilities as much as possible under existing and existing conditions. Just as he needed a good reason to convince the Elf Lord.
"Because you don't want to be this lord, and I know you're not lying." Feiqi smiled and said, "When you came to me, I measured it in my mind, merged the two territories, and then you become a lord, I'll give you assistance, which is better than being a lord directly. No matter what, I am a member of the Hall family, and even if I'm exiled, this label cannot be removed. If my brother and I occupy both sides of the model lord, what would others think?"
"Are you worried about what they think? And, at that time, you didn't know that Andrew would become the Lord of the Lighthouse?"
"You've got the point. I can't worry about what others think. I will definitely have a way to deal with it, but it's definitely not as calm as it is now, and..." Feiqi blinked slyly: "I can't admit it but I don't want to deny it when I know that Andrew became the lord in advance."
"Not able to admit" is a fact, and Feiqi did not know in advance, so he could not admit it. "Not willing to deny" is also a fact. He was not unable to deny it, but he just didn't want to. Both parts are right, but it sounds a bit like "I'm willing to admit it but I can't."
Diderit had never dealt with the devil, so he was deceived by Feiqi for the first time. She sighed, sighing that humanity's strategy should not be underestimated, and Feiqi was indeed like the wise man in his "Three Nations" story. "Feich, do you also want to underestimate me?"
"That's the stupidest way." Feiqi said with a smile: "The best way is to help you and explain it to you when you don't understand. I know that the combined strength of two people is stronger than separation, and it is much stronger than one person being overwhelmed but constantly being constrained. To put it bluntly, I care more about the way the territory develops, not about the glory and privileges of being a lord. A territory with only four thousand people... Haha, it's not a pity for this glory of the lord."
"What if I don't do it the way you do it?"
"I'm right, you can't be unreasonable. If you are really mean, don't listen to advice, are stubborn, and do things right, then I have a way. You elves often say that you are evergreen like trees, but I can't have to hang myself on the same tree."
Diderit hid to the side, "Hiss... were you talking so vulgar on purpose?"
"Okay, can I change it to a good bird and choose trees to live in it?"
"Then I'm not a piece of wood that can be abandoned?" Diderit held his cheek with one hand, looking reluctant.
"Uh, it seems you're having a little emotion." Feiqi shrugged, "So say that. If you think I can't meet your requirements, you can kick me up and find another consultant? I call this two-way choice, does it sound better."
"I always feel like you're still lying to me - but at least honestly lying to me." Diderit rolled his eyes and said, "I decided to let the Council go as you said. At least you said this openly, not sneakingly - it's always better to be openly!"
"Maybe, humans think you are elves, and elves think you are humans, so this situation occurs, right? I suggest you write a letter to the Council of Elf Island, or talk to the elves who can manage things and set the general direction. I have heard of the prophecy about Elf Island, so I can understand the mood of Elf Island. Some things cannot be anxious, some things must be done now, and some things cannot be done."
"Do you know the elf's prophecy? Who told you? You might be the first human to know this, right?"
"Article McIntosh told me that he asked me to assist you."
"Architect..." Diderit's eyes were a little confused, as if he had been wandering around in his memories. "Feich, you are right. The elves treat me as humans, and humans treat me as elves. In fact, Archbishop McIntosh also said a similar situation, but I didn't take it to my heart at that time. This really gave me a headache and didn't know what to do. It was because I knew the elves' prophecies, the heavy responsibility and limited ability, that I didn't want to be this lord."
"Isn't I still there?" Feiqi turned around, took the scroll of the lawsuit and stuffed it into Didlit's hand: "Look, I'm giving you your most important work, right?"
"How should I judge?" Diderit sighed: "I haven't studied this."
"Let me hear what both sides say, and then I believe you can make the right judgment. You choose me as the chief consultant and have proved that you have excellent judgment. If necessary, you can ask the opinions of people around you, or ask the elf captain responsible for public security to investigate. This is OK. The only thing that cannot be done is to ignore these things, or run outside to hide."
"I didn't hide, but that group of thieves were so cunning that we couldn't catch them. We lost several trackings, and they were like they could fly with wings!"
"Maybe they will fly if they grow wings." Feiqi touched his chin and said, "I have a suggestion that you can ask the monster hunters of the Ice Fortress to help. On the one hand, if there are really monsters that can fly, they are more experienced. On the other hand, they are human faces and are easier to get the help and trust of the villagers. You have to face up to the reality that the elves have not yet integrated into Minas Ishir's society."
"Yes, this is a big problem. Is there any solution?"
"Let the elves go to farm, open up land, and plant trees on the hillside. The elves live the way a new human will live. The food that should be paid, the tax that should be paid, and the military service that should be served are exactly the same. Then walk around and communicate with humans more. When humans are willing to celebrate the elves' festival with the elves, then this matter will be halfway."
Diderit scratched his head, and his long hair slid down her fingertips like a waterfall. "Is that simple? What I heard is much more complicated than this. It seems that the culture is not compatible, the customs are different, and the aesthetics are even more different. Even conversation is a problem."
"There must be differences, seek common ground while reserving differences. Just pay attention to one thing. Since the elves came to the original human land, we must respect human customs more than the other way around. It's very simple to say, but there must be many practical difficulties in actual operation. Think more about how the goddess teaches us, and you can grasp the points that humans and elves can share with each other."
Looking at Diderit thinking, Feiqi knew that he had been fooling around. Feiqi was not sure how to solve the problem of "immigration" of elves. After all, this is a headache-inducing problem. Fortunately, both elves and humans in this world only have one main belief in gods, and there is no conflict in this regard, which can avoid many potential problems.
To achieve true integration, we must first have an absolutely powerful culture that convinces everyone, so that everyone can take the initiative to learn and integrate. The elves have a high opinion of themselves, and their long life span makes them always think that humans are children, so how can they put down their figures to learn? It’s not a big deal about elves. Humans have a lifespan of two to three times longer than orcs, and are far less exaggerated than elves’ twenty to twenty to twenty-five times. Humans have never put down their figures to learn orcs, but they only regard them as barbaric, uncivilized, and low-IQ animal species, but they have always asked elves to make different choices in the same situation.
No one is right or wrong in these things. I can only say who wants to discuss right or wrong in language confrontation. Then he is wrong. Thousands of words are not as good as those who go to work together, pay grain and pay taxes together, and defend their homes with swords together. Say more and make mistakes, don’t bet if you can do it.
Diderit unfolded the scroll, looked at it quickly, and said as he looked: "I prefer to catch bad people outside. Riding on horseback and getting on the wind, and getting in touch with beautiful nature. Hey, Feich, since you are back, what are you going to do next?"
"Drill caves, dig pits, grind flour, knead dough, and stay with the devil potatoes. What, do you want to change with me?"
"No, I don't think that your life sounds like no fun, and it's not as good as mine."
Everyone has their own preferences, which is understandable. In Didrit's eyes, Feich's potato project is a boring thing, but Feich likes magic, so she won't feel so bored. "Dili, there is one thing I have to explain to you so as not to misunderstand in the future."
"What's the matter? Tell me. Today I have received a lot of shocking teachings and am now refreshed!"
"As the chief consultant, I can give the humans in your territory a support point and vent point, so that they will not say that they have been ruled by the elves. This is a bit unpleasant, but I still have to say: Even if the surrounding territories are model leaders under the management of the sect, they will still treat Minas Ishir with an attitude of preventing elves. You have to be mentally prepared to both sides of both internal and external - especially if you get so stunned and fire me."
"Your candor earns you a long-term job. However, you said before that this is a two-way choice. What would you do if you don't want to choose me but still want to manage your territory?"
"I will challenge you, such as duels. Apart from comparing who lives longer, I am quite confident in other competitions." Feich looked serious, not like a joke: "Didrit, I will tell you in advance that I will tell you my ideas openly, and always put the pursuit of consensus first and the struggle last."
"You must do what you say." Diderit put away the scroll in his hand: "If there is nothing else I want to say, I will stay by myself for a while. I don't know whether to be sad or relieved now. In short, it's quite complicated. If you are busy with your business, I will find you if I have new ideas."
Feiqi nodded and left the kitchen before Diderit. The one-eyed bear was sitting outside the door basking in the sun. After seeing Feiqi, he was the first to meet him, and he was faster than Shani. He smiled and asked in a flattering tone: "Sir, are you satisfied with the stew?"
"It's not bad, I can eat it." Feiqi knew that he was asking for money, so he said it a little worse, so he could lower the price. A chief consultant and a hotel owner, after a few round trips, he was too confused and inexplicably gave Feiqi a 40% discount.
Looking at a gold coin in his hand, the boss did nothing else for more than half a day, and kept trying to recall what had happened before. He thought very hard and focused, and didn't even know when Lord Diderit left, let alone observe other changes in the town.
Feiqi discovered the changes in the town, and people seemed to feel relieved, at least they were not so nervous when looking at the elves. "Our Chief Consultant", they now call Feiqi, as if he continued to stay in this position and continued to be strong, they could offset the tension and depression brought by the elves officials. But who can help Feiqi offset his tension and depression? Especially when facing the hill-like potato flour.
"According to your requirements, all the buds are completely dug and discarded, which causes some losses. In addition, the moisture is lost when the drying is lost, and the mill will also cause losses. I calculated that when all the work is completed, it will be about 130 tons."
Eddie came from the mill, her face was white, and a thin layer of potato flour was hanging on the faint fluff. Feige rolled her sleeves and wiped her face, and she forced her to clean it while Eddie was evasive.
"I have a hand towel!" Eddie snorted, his face blushing.
"My sleeves are pretty clean, too." Feiqi picked them up and showed them to Eddie, which made her snort again. "Okay, it's already good to have so many. Let's start adding water and dough."
Eddie nodded, but his expression was still a little regretful: "If you don't dig off the buds, you can have more."
"That's the germination of the devil, it must be removed." Feiqi wrote the truth seriously with a lie: "Don't be greedy, remember not to be greedy. Dried into 130 tons of powder, plus water turns into dough, the weight will still come back. Remember, either use clean well water or spring water left from the Sunset Mountains, it must be clean, do you understand? First, simply knead the dough, then throw it into the pit, and then squeeze it. You go to contact Mayor Kelson to recruit people, and I will go to the pit to prepare a purification ceremony."
It is not difficult to imagine that the people in the town came to help, but it was unexpected that the elves also came to help. Diderit issued this order to the elves, probably to start the integration of elves and human society. No matter how much they said, it was better to work first. It has to be said that the elves lord grasped the essence and the key points.
Dry the potatoes and dehydrate them into powder, then add water to make dough. No matter how you look, it seems that you have done a repetitive work that is unnecessary. Eddie couldn't understand, so she asked Feich. Usually, Feich would explain the reasons to her in detail to make sure she could understand them, but this time he didn't say anything. So Eddie couldn't answer the same questions as the townspeople, which seemed even more mysterious.
But it is this mystery that has increased everyone's confidence. People believe that there is a devil's curse in the devil's potatoes, and they can only be processed into food after being purified by the priest. This purification and processing are very complicated, so only a small part of the teaching center - actually the soldiers of the Sunset Mountains - can eat purified potatoes. People don't believe that as long as they are simple and clear, peeled and chopped, the devil's potatoes can be purified, they must do a lot of work and go back and forth.
Feiqi completed the magic rune array in the mine cave, so the magic refrigerator started working. It had no quick freezing ability and could only slowly cool down. In addition, the mountain mine was already cool, and everyone who came in had to add clothes.
"The hell where the devil is located is an environment of volcanoes and magma, with explosive fireballs everywhere. Our chief consultant is doing the opposite, using the cold to restrain the devil and enhance the purification effect."
Hell is not like the rumor. The devil lives in the place where it is ice and snow, even more harsh than the most terrifying cold environment in the mortal world. However, Fitch does not intend to correct this wrong statement, after all, it is conducive to enhancing people's confidence.
The fundamental reason why these remarks that are beneficial to his work are that he defeated the elves in the duel and unknowingly became the "spokesperson of mankind". When everyone places their faith and love on a person, they will automatically find appropriate reasons for all his actions, and even create reasons. This kind of thing has both advantages and disadvantages, and the devil knows how to use it very much. So Feiqi doesn't say much, just works silently, like any devout pastor or even an ascetic.
Diderit began to fulfill her lord's duties, and it is said that she handled the case well. Feiqi had known for a long time that this would be the result. After all, the training of the Paladin was not in vain. Distinguishing good and evil is often their job. Diderit just doesn't want to be a lord, and it's not that she can't be a lord. The elves have been making arrangements for a long time, so how could they leave such a big loophole?
The matter of the council seemed to be over, but Feiqi knew that the elves would not give up so much. If the elves could promote this, then these elves would definitely be angry because the matter was stopped, and there might be a next move. Perhaps in the elves' design, the council was the original plan. Feiqi, the chief consultant, was just an accident - and Feiqi also felt that he wanted to be an accident more. He was careful and continued to promote the work of purifying potatoes.
After more than a week of crazy grinding and three days of sleepless kneading, all the potato flour has now become a huge piece of sticky, lying quietly in the storage pool where the mine is constantly cooling. Feiqi knew that the critical moment was coming, so he invited Lord Diderit and representatives of the elves and town people to witness the purification ceremony together.
After the little angel of Atonement confession was summoned, he immediately became dumbfounded. He never thought that one day he would perform a confession ceremony for the large dough. He thought about it carefully that he had a confession to the saints, confessed to the archbishop, and was used to fool people. Perhaps one day he might also perform a confession to the devil. These efforts can be understood by barely forcefully. But, a large dough? A large dough that is about to be frozen? Is this reality?
"What's wrong with you?" Feiqi said, and gently tapped the Angel of Holy Light with his hands.
"I want to cry..." The little angel of Holy Light was very sad because he had no facial features, why he could not cry and make sad expressions. "I really want to do some normal work."
"Well... Ordinary people can't solve the goddess's seal puzzle. Of course, the ones that can solve are not ordinary people. Then you are going to be with extraordinary people and you must do extraordinary jobs!"
"You can always convince me." The little angel of Holy Light was swaying in the air, looking weak: "Now I don't know which will make me sadder: should I make atonement for the dough, or will I always be easily convinced by you..."
"I'm embarrassed to say this." Feiqi scratched his head: "How can I make you happier?"
"Can you summon me out when something happy?" Light ball twisted his body, as if embarrassed, and turned his back to Feiqi - but this did not affect its spiritual transmission, after all, it did not have a real front and back.
Chapter completed!