Bennett was not angry at Elisande's cold rejection, and still maintained his consistent pace, following behind Elisande unhurriedly.

"Are you going to the western suburbs again?"

Elisande didn't answer, but kept running.

"Avery, you really shouldn't be wandering alone in the western suburbs so late at night. That's a trade road, full of gangsters from all walks of life, and those city guards who only eat casual food don't go there at all. I'm worried that you will

There's danger over there." Bennett's expression was full of concern.

Avery...

Hearing such a call, Elisande pursed his lips with a look of disgust on his face.

When walking through the West Gate Square, a carriage with the Lann family emblem engraved on the door followed. Two tall horses with pure blood and pure white hair pulled the carriage, followed closely by six guards with shining armor.

, immediately attracted the attention of passers-by.

For the ancient continent of Kalimdor, horses were a very rare animal. Unlike the environmental changes caused by the collapse of the earth in later generations, it just met its own survival needs, and in 10,000 years, it developed considerable

population size.

Even though the Kaldorei Empire's territory encompasses most of the world, the origins of horses within its sphere of influence are extremely rare.

Things are rare and expensive, and the price of a well-bred horse is even thousands of times that of a night saber on the street.

Especially in the eastern part of the empire where the city of Suramar is located, it is far away from the origin of horses. Here, horses are a symbol of identity and status. Basically only the wealthy nobles can afford to buy and train well-bred horses.

The carriage, guards, and entourage all followed behind the two.

Noticing that the eyes of passers-by were focused on her, Elisande felt somewhat uncomfortable. She knew what these people were thinking without having to guess.

A carriage appeared in the civilian area of ​​​​the West City. It belonged to the Lann family, a prominent noble in the upper city. The owner of these two carriages, the young master of the Lann family, was with him. I am afraid that as soon as daybreak, a rumor will spread in the tavern.

A poignant love story about a distinguished aristocratic young master who does not hesitate to lower his status to pursue a commoner girl.

Fortunately, it was almost dawn and there were not too many pedestrians on the road.

Bennett was completely opposite to Elisande. He looked around contentedly. He enjoyed the gazes and comments of these inferior people.

"Please don't follow me anymore." Elisande said helplessly.

It's not that she hasn't tried more intense words, but no matter what kind of sarcastic words she endures, this classmate who always "encounters" her in the library, practice room and everywhere she appears will always have that well-cultivated aristocratic smile on her face.

Nothing will change.

Elisande really wanted to use Transfiguration to turn him into a toad to see if he could still maintain that disgusting smile - if he was not a noble.

Bennett seemed not to have heard the expulsion in Elisande's words, "Ellie, I just don't want you to encounter any danger. By the way, I heard that you are going to be promoted to the Higher Academy of Magic?"

The city of Suramar, which has risen in the past hundred years, is the magic research center of the empire. The High School of Magic under the Magister Council is one of the top universities in the empire.

The Noble Magic Academy of Salas goes hand in hand.

Even some long-established mage who have been famous for a long time will come here to study, and the young mage who walks out from here will without exception grow into the pillars of the empire.

Elisande sighed helplessly.

"Don't worry, I will ask my father to take more care of you... Speaking of which, why do you always reject me? You know how loyal I am to you... If nothing I have done in the past two years can impress you.

, maybe I can convince you in another way.

You desire to become a magister and get greater allocation of resources to complete your magic research. But even if you graduate from the High School of Magic, as a civilian, you will need at least a hundred years to accumulate qualifications. And I

, the eldest son and first heir of the Lann family, can give you an identity that is enough to escape these restrictions.

With my father here, after you graduate from the High School of Magic, you can join the rotation of magisters. You can become a Suramar magister in five years, no, three years. You know, my father has such energy

.And...according to the laws of the empire, we have reached the age of marriage, right?"

Bennett Lane spoke with sincerity.

The Lann family is one of the most prominent families in the upper city of Suramar. The leader, Luden Lann, is the legendary mage of the empire and the fifth member of the Magister Council. He has unimaginable influence. He is not only responsible for the magic under the parliament.

In the selection and cultivation of talents, during the three hundred years since it was firmly seated in the parliament, it used its influence to establish many large-scale industries.

From luxury goods to handicrafts, and even hotel chains, there is almost no industry in Suramar that the Lann family is not involved in. In terms of financial resources, the Lann family is second to none in the Suramar region.

"Lan," Elisande stopped and turned to look at Bennett, with a strong chill in his voice, "This is my last warning, don't follow me anymore. Otherwise, even if your father is a doctor

City Magister, I will also let you know the fate of the lady who followed you."

Bennett raised his hands harmlessly, "Sorry, please forgive me, I didn't want to cause you such trouble."

Elisande looked at him coldly for a few times, and then left without looking back.

"Oh, it's really hard to win..." Looking at Elisande's retreating back, Bennett sighed, and his expression instantly darkened.

The housekeeper who had been following him silently walked up to him and asked softly: "Master, haven't you lost interest? Why have you recently..."

"You don't know," Bennett shook his head. "Father said that Speaker Lloyd personally inquired about her study status some time ago. After learning about the current situation, he asked the parliament by name to focus on cultivating her."

The housekeeper was surprised.

"Yes, there is an essential difference between 'key training' and 'key training where the speaker personally intervenes'."

Bennett rubbed his forehead and said leisurely.

Who is Chancellor Lloyd? One of the most famous legendary mages in the empire, the red man next to Azshara, the Light of Light, whose status is directly equal to that of Prince Faroldis. He has gained his attention, Elisand Ben

Unparalleled talents will definitely receive matching resources and training, and given time, they will be introduced to Her Majesty the Queen, who attaches great importance to talents.

In the Kaldorei Empire, magical talent is the most powerful guarantee for success. As long as the situation is right, it is not a problem to rise to a high position in a few years. Elisande meets this standard, and what is even more frightening is that the one who discovered her is

Speaker Lloyd…

Bennett only knows that Elisande will soon grow into a big shot that even his father has to look up to. If he can win her heart at this time, not only himself, but also the rise of the Lann family will become a destiny.

thing……

"Master, I can go find some 'rats.'" Looking at Elisande who had walked near the statue, the butler said with unclear meaning.

Rats are nothing more than those young people who live in a dark place where no light can be seen and do despicable things that cannot be seen in the light.

"Do you want me to be the hero who saves the beauty for once?" Bennett chuckled, "Forget it, she's not stupid. You go back, I'll go for a tour of the western suburbs."

After letting his entourage leave, Bennett activated his invisibility spell and followed Elisande from a distance.

…

statue……

Elisande has already engraved that face deeply in his mind, but whenever he passes by this place, he can't help but stop.

This 100-meter-high statue of the Prophet was erected in the city three years ago by the Queen. There are two other similar statues, located in the East Gate Square in the upper city and the Temple of the Moon Square in the center of the city.

The statue in the Temple of the Moon Square also caused great dissatisfaction among the believers of the Temple of the Moon, because the statue of Elune in the middle of the square is only sixty meters high. Her Majesty the Queen is madly obsessed with this "god" who was born out of nowhere.

, trampling on the night elves' long-held beliefs.

Along with the erection of the statue, the notice boards in the city were also covered with magical portraits of the prophet.

He hung with his hands tied above the Well of Eternity, his flaming red robes fluttering in the wind, thunderstorms raging high in the sky, and huge waves emptying beneath his feet. His intention to look down on all living beings was ready to come out, which made people feel revered.

Along with this came a reward announcement that set off a search craze within the empire. Whoever can find the prophet or provide information about the prophet will gain the favor of the queen once confirmed.

The Queen's favor is countless times more valuable than gold, silver, wealth, power and status. In the Kaldorei Empire, as long as the light of lights is willing, what's wrong with giving all the wealth of the empire to you?

Only then did Elisande learn that the person who rescued him from the troll capital Zuldazar was called the "Prophet".

It was only then that a rather strange feeling arose in my heart.

just like……

It was as if something that originally belonged to me had been taken away by others.

However, in the past three years, no one has really found this prophet. Those bold gangsters who were obsessed with money and deceived the Queen with false news were all imprisoned. So far, the craze has long faded, and there are only these statues

Still telling the Queen's enthusiasm.

There are many different versions of the stories that were exaggerated and circulated by busybodies due to the Queen's abnormal behavior. They have gradually changed from the favorite topics of conversation after dinner to become unpopular.

Elisande doesn't know whether this result is good or bad.

She felt very complicated.

Not only does he not want others to find him, but he also longs for him to appear again from the bottom of his heart so that he can meet him...

Looking at the vivid face of the statue, Elisande sighed and walked towards the outside of the city.

She has no home.

Not long after she was born, her parents died at the hands of a troll. The tragedy three years ago caused her to lose her teacher, whom she regarded as her only relative, and many of the friends she grew up with.

She clearly remembers everything that happened that day.

The man came like a god and saved him at the last moment of the voodoo ritual. In the coma of exhaustion, Elisande felt the burst of magic power, and felt the uncontrollable excitement in the man's cold tone.

anger.

Elisande was surprised why that man was so angry because of what happened to him. But he clearly didn't know him.

Can……

The good smell and warmth emanating from him still linger in my heart. That smell and warmth have gradually replaced the definition of home in my heart.
To be continued...