Chapter 110: Releasing the Captive Children First
Fate always loves to play jokes.
Not long ago, Amber was still thinking about how many elves he wanted to kill on the battlefield so that they would know what the wrath of a lich was. Now he had to think about how to quell this war. Others would find this situation very strange, but Amber was so shocked that his soul was about to react.
Fate, you have always been like this.
When you have made all the plans for your life, unknown storms will come upon you, making you dizzy. You finally grab the life-saving straw, but find a fishhook hidden in it... When Amber Xiu thought of the previous memories, he felt that his bones were winded and even his marrow was chilled.
However, Amber was also very clear that his decision was correct.
After mastering the power of prophecy, his premonitions have always been quite accurate. Even if he actively sealed this ability, he can already make vague judgments about the future. This is a passive effect, and it is impossible to completely remove it.
Now the ability of prediction has made a full-scale counterattack and has become Amber's legendary blessing. As long as you concentrate a little and think about it, those premonitions will become very strong, making it impossible for you to ignore them.
Therefore, Amberxiu's desire to negotiate with the elves was not reckless, but he had a premonition that his choice this time would be able to achieve his goal.
"I'll have to find a god to worship and ask him to help me seal this prophetic ability again."
Amberxiu muttered something improbable and then retreated into his own private space.
The elves trapped in the cell were still in a state of time stop, and the girl named Naya and Cicero were still in the same state as when they were arguing.
When Ambersuid lifted the time freeze, they were unable to immediately detect Ambersuid's presence.
"I really shouldn't have agreed to let an underage elf join the Dusk Guard, even if he is a so-called genius!" Cicero said angrily.
Although Naya knew she had screwed up, she said with grievance: "I can swear to the gods that I really didn't say anything. It was that lich who used some magic to read my memory! It must be like this!"
Amber Xiu stood outside the cell and said cheerfully, "I don't have the ability to remove the blessing of the Elven God. But exaggerating the description of the enemy can indeed reduce one's guilt. I understand you very well. But, isn't it a bit blasphemous for you to say this?"
All the elves were shocked when they heard what Amber said.
There was no one at this location just now. What kind of magic did this lich use to appear? There was no sign at all.
Amber Xiu's words made the elf girl turn pale. Was she really blaspheming the gods?
As soon as Cicero saw Naya's expression, he immediately put away his anger and comforted her, "Don't listen to the nonsense of this lich. He is disturbing your mind. The gods will not blame us for such an unintentional mistake."
But after comforting him, Cicero himself felt very nervous.
The lich in front of him was the most troublesome enemy he had ever seen, not only because of his strength, but also because of his mouth that could bring the dead back to life and talk the living into suicide.
He could break through people's inner defenses with just a few words, and could judge a person's inner thoughts from the slightest expression. The elves' blessing of not being able to be controlled by mind was meaningless to him.
Amberxiu just stood there, not saying a word, just staring at Cicero happily with his human face.
After a few seconds, Cicero felt a little bit exhausted and shouted: "Lich, what do you want? Kill us if you dare!"
"Haha, it's the same old trick again. What good will it do me to kill you and send you to the kingdom of elves?"
Amberxiu walked into the cell, slowly passed through the elves, and came to Cicero. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I am not here to torture you or to get any information. I already know what I want to know. I am here just to inform you that you will be sent to the desert in a few days. Please be prepared and consider suicide at least after the transaction is completed. I promise that I will not desecrate your corpses unless you die here. How about it?"
Before Cicero could say anything, Naya exclaimed, "What do you mean? What deal are you talking about?!"
Cicero shouted, "Naya, shut up!"
"But..." The elf girl's face turned red with anxiety, but under Cicero's angry gaze, she chose to shut her mouth and could only stare at Amber with resentful eyes.
Amber continued to smile and said, "Calm down. I told you I'm not here to torture you. Why are you so nervous? You should also know that it's not just the elves who have set their sights on this land. The desert dwarves have been beaten back by the Ryan Empire and are almost unable to hold on. This land is their strategic space for retreat.
"As for the rights of aboriginals like me, neither the elves nor the dwarves will take it to heart. The strong prey on the weak, and I'm not going to complain. I'm just telling you that the desert dwarves have spent money to buy you and torture you for information. And I've already agreed. I'm just here to inform you so that you don't get too excited during the transaction.
"I heard that elves will die of a broken heart? You elves are also troublesome. Other captives can just be given some sleeping potions, but you are troublesome. I have to remind you a few words. So, please maintain a good attitude."
Cicero couldn't help but say excitedly: "You sold us to those wind-eroded rocks?!"
Amber Xiu quickly reminded him, "Wow, don't use such racist words, or the dwarves will definitely not mind teaching you a lesson."
Perhaps due to their living environment, desert dwarves are shorter than dwarves from other places. After all, the shorter they are, the easier it is for them to keep steady in a storm. Desert dwarves also have rougher skin than other dwarves, and the marks left by the wind and sand do look a bit like wind-eroded rocks.
However, the desert dwarves do not like this name, and it is almost like pointing at their faces and calling them ugly.
But Cicero said disdainfully: "If they don't like such an artistic name, I can just call them ugly dwarfs."
Amberxiu had no intention of helping the dwarves to agree on the nickname. He just stared at Cicero, making him feel uncomfortable.
"Okay, changing the subject, verbal insults, and extreme emotional outbursts, these tricks are meaningless to me. You don't have to hide your inner anxiety. You are afraid that after being sent to the desert, the dwarves will use you to gain an advantage in the war. Guilt and impotent rage need to be vented, so people often behave stupidly when they are desperate..."
Amber Xiu slowly commented on Cicero's behavior. The feeling of his scar being untied made him unable to hold back any longer: "What exactly do you want to do? Lich, don't waste everyone's time. You are definitely not here to inform us that we were sold!"
"Haha, you finally kept some rationality. That's good. Only those who can still think at this time are qualified to negotiate." Amber Xiu put away his playful expression and said to Cicero very seriously: "What I want to do is very simple. Let the elves pay to buy you back. What do you think? In this way, the intelligence of the elves will not be leaked, right?"
Cicero said excitedly: "Elves will not be threatened by humans!" But for some reason, when he heard Amber's suggestion, his heart was moved.
Not only him, but other elves as well.
Yes, if they could be redeemed, the intelligence of the elves would not be leaked, and they could return home alive.
As for the information that Amber had guessed before... Sorry, they don't want to think about this detail for the time being.
Although the elves are naturally elegant and full of wisdom, their willpower is far inferior to that of the fanatics of the Ryan Empire. At least they are afraid of death.
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When Amber heard what Cicero said, he did not refute it. He walked around him and said to the other elves: "Whether this deal can be successful or not, it is always an opportunity for negotiation. In fact, I have no hatred against you elves. Think about it, I am the native here, and I am the victim of the invasion. The invasion of the desert dwarves and the invasion of the elves are the same to me, except that the dwarves are not as arrogant as you elves.
"And now, if you are willing to put aside your arrogance and talk to me, I can put you on an equal footing with the dwarves again, which will also be beneficial to the strategic goals of your elves. This is not only for you, but also for other Dusk Guards.
"You don't think that the outcome would be different for other Dusk Guards if they met me?"
Amberxiu claimed to be the victim, thought about the problem from the perspective of the elves, and even brought up other elves as reasons. This set of rhetoric silenced the elves, and Cicero did not continue to refute.
These words make sense, but they don't make much sense.
But sometimes there is no right or wrong, just a step.
If we bring the overall interests of the elves into consideration and use them as a stepping stone for these elves, they will put aside their arrogance and come down the stairs.
Naya was the youngest and the one who was convinced the fastest by Amber's words.
Naya whispered to Cicero, "Cicero, perhaps he is right. We have to consider the overall strategy of the elves. If we are sent to the desert, it will be bad."
The other silent elves also spoke up. If they had a choice, it would of course be better to redeem them. Perhaps being captured was a shame, but as long as they were alive, there would always be a chance to wash away the shame.
Cicero looked at the tribesmen around him and realized that it would be meaningless even if he refused. The lich in front of him was too good at manipulating people's hearts. The Dusk Guards were already discouraged. Even if he was unwilling, there would be others willing to be the messenger. The elves would definitely consider Amber's proposal.
The final result is likely to be that the dwarves and the elves sit together at the negotiating table and bid against each other, allowing the lich to make a fortune.
From the moment they were captured, everything was calculated by this lich.
Cicero said helplessly: "Well, if you release me, I will take your words back."
Although he agreed verbally, Cicero decided to report the lich's horror in detail after returning, so that the elves would be alert to the lich and avoid being completely led by the lich in the subsequent negotiations. Carefully recalling the previous battle with Amber, Cicero felt that there were many details that could be dug into. If all were recorded and sent to the elves, they might be able to analyze a lot of things.
Amber Xiu smiled and said, "What are you talking about? I didn't say I would let you go."
Amid the elves' surprised expressions, Amber said to Naya, "Girl, you heard everything I said just now. Just go back and repeat it to your people."
When Cicero heard this, he immediately tried to refuse: "Wait! Naya...she..."
Amber Xiu frowned and said sarcastically, "Minors first, ladies first, is there anything wrong with this? No way, no way, the leader of the elven Dusk Guard is going to run away and let the children continue to be captives?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the elves couldn't help but look at Cicero.
Cicero gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He began to regret having agreed to the agreement.
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