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第二百一十三幕Preparation( 2 )
备战(二)
The DruidsituationmadeBrandoatebigonestartled, solelywas the Green Towersurvivorwas overover a thousandpeople, but the DruidapprenticeandForest Elf who numbereachliving areagatheredone after anothersurpassed1/4 of Faithwind Circleindigenous peopletotal populationunexpectedly, thiscompared with after historicallyexperiencedWolf Disastertengoes*** the miserable scenemaybe much better. Brandothinksonlymakes a historicalduplicate/restoresaxleDruidsideneedto pay a biggerpriceby the strength, butlooks likehim to donowwellcompared with the imagination, thus it can be seen the historicalseveral thousandplayershave not possibly displayedanythingto affect, buttwoSilver AllianceGreat WizardWilliamandThurmanactuallyplay the sea calming divine rodgeneralrole.德鲁伊的情况令布兰多吃了不小的一惊,单单是绿之塔的幸存者就超过了上千人,而各个聚居点陆陆续续汇聚来的德鲁伊学徒与树精灵的数量竟然超过了信风之环原住民总人口的四分之一,这比历史上经历狼祸之后十去***的惨景可要好得多。布兰多原本以为只靠自己一人之力使历史复轨德鲁伊一方需要付出更大代价的,但现在看来他比想象中要做得更好,由此可见历史上的数千玩家可能根本就没有发挥出什么作用,而两位银色联盟的大巫师威廉和图拉曼却起到了定海神针一般的作用。Druidsgreetedthem who returnfromFaithwind Circlewith the highestspecification, althoughcityat this momenthas a hundred things to do, butover a hundredhigh rankDruidextractpreciousmanato startfromRosewalltenli (0.5 km) away from the pond of natureisBrandolays downroad of the fresh flower, the grouptoGreen Towerthat day , the entirecityalmostturn out in full strength.德鲁伊们用最高的规格迎接了从信风之环归来的他们,虽然此刻的城市百废待兴,但上百高阶德鲁伊还是从自然之池之中抽出宝贵的法力从十里之外的蔷花之墙开始为布兰多铺设出一条鲜花之路,一行人到绿之塔那天,整个城市几乎倾巢而出。
The young fellowsa littlejump for joy, becausepreviouslyBrandojoked saying that withthemperhapswill have the elfbeautiful womanto offer the burning incensekiss, hearstwoto shineseveralnoblejuniors;Naturally, the scene in imaginationhas not appeared, elven girlacts with constraintto be conservative, theyhidein the woodshaveto take a look at these heroes of alien racediscretelycuriously.
小伙子们有点雀跃,因为先前布兰多跟他们开玩笑说说不定会有精灵美女献上香吻,把几个贵族子弟听得两眼放光;当然,想象之中的场景并没有出现,精灵少女还是矜持而保守的,她们躲在树林中带着点谨慎好奇地打量着这些‘异族’的英雄。
The fragrantkissdoes not have, butat least everyone receives the garland that onebunch of elven girloffered, Brandohastwobunches, hehas not only seen clearlyto deliverhimpitifullywith enough timegarland the appearances of twoelven girl.
香吻没有,不过至少每个人都收到了一束精灵少女献上的花环,布兰多更是有两束,只可惜他还没来得及看清送他花环的两个精灵少女的样子。Leads the Druideldergroupto come outto greettheirunexpectedlyisQuinniel. ThisForest ElfBossstridearrives in front ofBrando, stretched out the arms, graspsyoungsteraboutto touch the shouldergently. ThisisHunterregarding the highestformality of ownally, could look atthisForest ElfBossto approvewith the glory that Brandofought side-by-side, regardingelfthiswas the friendship of life and death.
带领德鲁伊长老团出来迎接他们的竟然是奎尼尔。这位树精灵的首领大步走到布兰多面前,张开双臂,抱住年轻人轻轻左右碰了碰肩膀。这是猎手对于自己战友的最高礼节,看得出来这位树精灵的首领已经认可了与布兰多并肩作战的荣耀,对于精灵来说这就是生死的交情。ThenQuinnielretreatonestep, saidin the Forest Elflanguage: „ A'aton
然后奎尼尔后退一步,用树精灵语说道:“a’atonmess
messtalar. ”( Forestandyouevergreen, myfriend.)
talar。”(森林与你常青,吾友。)GoodBrandocan understand, herepliedin the Forest Elflanguagesimilarlycalmly: „ Atar
还好布兰多听得懂,他同样用树精灵语从容答道:“ataros
osdar , x'dor
dar,x’dormun. ”( Forestevergreen, bowstringshrill cry.)
mun。”(森林常青,弓弦长鸣。)On the Quinnielfaceflashes throughsurprised, comes the Forest Elflanguage and mainstream that Wind Elflanguagefrom the woodenclanlanguagedevelopmentiscompletelydifferent, hedid not count onthishumanfriendunderstandshisthese words the meaning, butwas the plansaid, explained,has not thoughtBrandonot onlyunderstoodbut also the replyfullyconformed to the Forest Elfformality.奎尼尔脸上闪过一丝惊讶,从木族语发展而来的树精灵的语言与主流的风精灵语是完全不同的,他本来不指望这位人类朋友懂得他这句话的意思,而是打算说完之后再加以解释,可没想到布兰多不但听懂了而且回答完全符合树精灵的礼节。
The QuinnielbehindDruideldersalsoshow the surprisedlook, a humanunderstoodtheirhabits,thisin the human societyis very inconceivablematter. Theydo not certainly know that Brando is not same as the average person, he‚’had livedinmanyplaces, understoodhumanisticcustom that manyaverage menhave not understood.奎尼尔身后的德鲁伊长老们也露出惊讶的神色来,一个人类对于他们的习性非常了解,这在人类社会之中是非常不可思议的事情。他们当然不知道布兰多和一般人是不大一样的,他‘曾经’在许多地方都生活过,了解许多常人不曾了解的人文风俗。At this timeon the Quinnielfaceshowed the smile of good intentions: „Youhave not disappointedourexpectations, we must not violateourvowing, nowyouwerethislandsThane.”Heraisesboth hands, in the palmis assuming a whiteacorn.
这个时候奎尼尔脸上露出善意的微笑来:“你没有辜负我们的期望,我们也必不会违背我们的誓言,现在你是这片土地的领主了。”他举起双手,手心中呈着一枚白色的橡实。
When Brandoseesthatacornis startled: „Is this Holy White Oak Treefruit? Do yougivemethisthing......?”布兰多看到那橡实时大吃了一惊:“这是圣白橡树的果实?你们把这个东西给我……?”In the Forest Elftradition, is worshippingHoly White Oak Tree that protectorandhome to return to that regard asin the forestallspirits, deposits the Fire Seedplaceto havesuchHoly White Oak TreeinGreen Tower, isallelf and Druidspiritual destination. Quinnielgiveshim the fruit of thisoak tree, hasto mean that regardshimfor the lordmeaning, generally speaking, only thenDruidGreat Elderhas the rightto have the Holy White Oak Treefruit.
在树精灵的传统之中,崇拜着视为森林之中所有精魂的守护者与归宿的圣白橡树,在绿之塔存放火种的地方就有这样一株圣白橡树,是所有精灵与德鲁伊的精神归宿。奎尼尔将这棵橡树的果实给他,有意味着视他为主的意思,一般来说,只有德鲁伊大长老才有权持有圣白橡树的果实的。„Youshouldunderstandourtraditionsvery much, Brando.”Quinnielboth handsholdthatsacredfruit, saidtoBrando.
“你应该很了解我们的传统吧,布兰多。”奎尼尔双手捧着那枚神圣的果实,对布兰多说道。Brandonodded, a littlelooks atbe with smile on the faceQuinnielas well ashisbehindnumerousDruidsamazedinexplicably, becauseis it possible thathesavedthisplace, thereforethesepeopledid bow the head in greeting? Thisa little was too rather odd.布兰多点了点头,有点惊诧莫名地看着面带微笑的奎尼尔以及他身后的一众德鲁伊们,莫非因为他拯救了这个地方,所以这些人就纳头便拜了?这未免有点太离谱了。Quinnielas ifsees the Brando'sdoubts, explained: „Originallyaccording to the tradition, weandDruidswill followourcustoms, graduallymoves the region of civilization, guardstonewBlack Forest. HoweverLord Thane, wehave consideredyourpropositioncarefully, ifyouare really willingto open the wildernessbackward first path of ancientsaints and sagesto walk, weare willingto attachinyou.”奎尼尔似乎看出布兰多的疑惑,解释道:“本来按照传统,我们和德鲁伊们会遵循我们的习俗,逐渐迁徙出文明的区域,到新的黑森林之中去驻守。不过领主大人,我们仔细考虑过你的提议,如果你真的愿意开辟蛮荒追溯先古圣贤的道路走下去的话,我们愿意依附于你。”„Alsosomeconsiderations of resting and building up strength, right?”Brandoasked.
“也有休养生息的考虑,对吗?”布兰多问道。On the Quinnielfaceshows the look of appreciation, asForest Elf, theyrarelybeat around the bushin the negotiations. Brandoobviously is very cleartheircustoms, moreover is willingto do in Rome as Rome does. Hisnodded: „Yes, weandDruid the time that needsseveralyears of trainingto live, happen tomadeuswitnessyouto fulfillyourpromiseduringthese years.”奎尼尔脸上露出欣赏的神色,作为树精灵,他们很少在谈判中拐弯抹角。布兰多显然很清楚他们的习惯,而且也愿意入乡随俗。他点了点头:“是的,我们和德鲁伊需要好几年修养生息的时间,在这几年之中正好让我们见证你实践你的诺言。”„Severalyearsare perhaps insufficient, ifyou want to take a look atmewhethermeans what he says, Ipourdid not mind.”Brandonods, in the heartchuckled. Matterimagineshimis smoother, hesaidtheselong-termplanswithDruids, toleave behindtheseForest Elf, Druidas well asCentaur. Naturally, nowGreen Towerlosesseriously, although the populationhistoricallyis more well-preserved, butthis10,000comein the populationmajorityis the old person, child and woman, warriorlosesseriouslyinWolf Disaster, even ifjoinshim, temporarilycannotprovidebigassistingfor the followingwar, isonetypeinvestsforget it/that's allat mostlong-term.
“几年时间恐怕不够,不过如果你们只是想看看我是否说话算话的话,我倒并不介意。”布兰多点点头,心中窃喜。事情比他想象中更为顺利,他原本和德鲁伊们说那些长远的计划,就是为了留下这些树精灵、德鲁伊以及半人马。当然,现在绿之塔损失惨重,虽说人口比历史上保存完好,但这一万来人口中大多数是老人、孩子与女人,战士在狼祸之中损失惨重,就算是加入他,暂时之间也不能为接下来的战争提供多大的翼助,顶多算是一种长远投资罢了。But after Brandoreceived the reality of oak tree, has not actually made the decisionimmediately, hethinkssaid: „Ithink that wemaintain the alliance relationship, hereismyterritory, but also is yourhomelands, wehave the samegoal, does not needtheseover-detailed formalities.”
但布兰多接过橡树之实后却并没有立刻做决定,他想了一下才说道:“不过我想我们还是保持同盟关系吧,这里是我的领地,但也是你们的家园,我们有共同的目标,不需要那些繁文缛节。”„Why?”Quinnielhas not expectedBrandoto declineunexpectedly, hecan look, thisyoungsteroriginalgoalisthislands.
“为什么?”奎尼尔没料到布兰多竟然会推辞,他看得出来,这个年轻人原本的目标就是这片土地。„The ally that Ineed a heart and soul, rather thanfeltownrestrainedsubordinate.”Brandoreplied, heknows that Forest Elf and Druidimpossiblecustomto liveaccording to the way of human society, sincehemight as wellwere like this more generous, in any caseDruidandForest Elfwarriortodefend the one's ownhomelandwill definitely joinhisarmy.
“我需要一个全心全意的盟友,而不是感到自己被约束的属下。”布兰多答道,他知道树精灵和德鲁伊不可能习惯按照人类社会的方式生活下去,既然这样他还不如慷慨一些,反正德鲁伊和树精灵的战士为了保卫自己的家园肯定会加入他的军队的。Quinniellooked athisoneeyesearnestly, thenhethenlooked atotherDruidelders, on everyone faceshows the satisfactorylook.奎尼尔认真地看了他一眼,然后他又回头看了看其他的德鲁伊长老们,每个人都脸上都露出满意的神色来。„YouareIhave seenmost differenthuman, Brando, can webecome the friend?”Quinnielasked.
“你是我见过最不一样的人类,布兰多,我们能成为朋友么?”奎尼尔问道。Brandonods, the friendisrequires the timeto witness, heunderstands the meaning of thisForest Elf.布兰多点点头,朋友是需要时间来见证的,他明白这个树精灵的意思。„Thenmyfriend, Icaninviteyouto participate inusforyoucelebration?”Quinnielshows a faint smile.
“那么吾友,我能邀请你参加我们为你举办的庆祝活动么?”奎尼尔微微一笑。Butwhathehas not thoughtisthis timeBrandoactuallyshakes the head: „Perhapsis not good, Quinniel, Ineedyouto helpbusy.”
但他没想到的是这一次布兰多却摇了摇头:“恐怕不行,奎尼尔,我需要你帮一个忙。”„Help?”
“帮忙?”„Yes, Imusttemporarilyleavehereto return to the one's ownterritoryimmediately. ButIneeda number ofcommodities, armour and weapon , onebatchcansend outBlack ForestPegasususas soon as possible.”Brandoreplied.
“是的,我马上就要暂时离开这里回到自己的领地去。但我需要一批物资,甲胄与武器,还有,一批能尽快将我们送出黑森林的飞马。”布兰多答道。Such remarks, all aroundis peacefulimmediately.
此言一出,四周顿时安静下来。BrandobehindCaglissandoldSwordsmanCurranunderstandssuddenly why Brandomust the region others return toGreen Towerhurriedly, seemed likethat side the territory to have the condition.布兰多身后的卡格利斯和老剑士库兰忽然明白过来,布兰多为什么要急匆匆地带着其他人返回绿之塔,看起来领地那边应当是出了状况。Quinnielsilent.奎尼尔沉默了一下。„Youencountered the problem, humanfriend?”
“你遇到麻烦了吗,人类朋友?”„Em, myterritorywas threaten. Imustfirstsolvethissmallproblem, cancome backto continueto fulfillouragreementswithyou.”
“恩,我的领地受到了威胁。我要先解决了这个小问题,才能回来与你们继续履行我们的约定。”„Is the war?”
“是战争?”Brandonodded.布兰多点了点头。In the bigForest ElfBosseyereveals the vision that understands clearly, hesets out, has turned aroundtoeveryone, in the clansmantoforestsaidloudly: „Heard, ourhumanallies the army that neededoneto fight, heonce all alonethoroughstrategic placesavedfrom the darkestpositionhereeveryone, now, mycompatriots, could it be that are you people of thattreasuringlife?”
高大的树精灵首领眼中露出了然的目光,他直起身,向所有人转过身,对森林中的族人高声说道:“听到了吗,我们的人类盟友需要一支可以战斗的军队,他曾经孤身一人深入险地将这里的每一个人从最黑暗的境地之中拯救出来,现在,我的同胞们,难道你们是那种顾惜自己生命的人么?”
The Quinnielsoundreverberatesin the forest. Is startleddumbfoundedlyBrando, henaturallyis clear a Druidside the present situation, wantsthemto continueto participate in the warreallysomewhatforcing someone to do something against his will. ButnowForest ElfBossdoes, actuallyincall army.奎尼尔的声音在森林中回荡。把布兰多惊得目瞪口呆,他当然清楚德鲁伊一方的现状,要他们继续参与战争实在是有些强人所难。但树精灵首领现在所做的,却正是在召集军队。„Quinniel, you......”
“奎尼尔,你……”„Imustfight side-by-sidewithyou, humancompanion.”Quinnielshows a faint smiletohim: „Yousaidveryright, thisisyourterritory, isourhomelands, does not pass throughbleedsandfights, howcanprotectthisprecioustreasure?”
“我要与你并肩作战,人类同伴。”奎尼尔对他微微一笑:“你说得很对,这是你的领地,也是我们的家园,不经过流血与战斗,怎么能保护这珍贵的宝物?”Reply that one's blood bubbles up to the brim.
没有热血沸腾的回答。Butin the forestgraspedelf of long bowto walkone after anothercame out, inthemmanywere the women, because the adult malemostly were killed inWolf Disaster. ThenisCentaur, Centaurwill certainly not withdrawin the glory of pursuefighthalfstep.
但森林中手持长弓的精灵一个接着一个走了出来了,他们中许多都是女人,因为成年男性大多已经在狼祸之中丧生。然后是半人马,半人马当然不会在追求战斗的荣耀之中退后半步。Druidsalsocorrespondingsummons, such a group of peopleare indifferentregardingoutsideworld, butnoton behalf oftheyindifferent- likethemoncepledged that the war of protection, is to them meaningful.德鲁伊们也相应了号召,这样一群人对于外面的世界漠不关心,但并不代表他们内心冷漠-就像他们曾经承诺的,守护的战争,对于他们来说是有意义的。Thearmy that buteven so, outside the forestgathersalsoonly hasseveral hundredpeople of scales. A loss of DruidsideinWolf Disaster is really extremelyserious, thisdoes not have the matter of means. At this timebutwas not as everyone expected, elveshas not stood firm, in the forestgoes out ofa group ofpeopleunexpectedly. Ismercenary and adventurer, thesehumanput from each regionall kinds ofarmour, seems a beggararmy, buttheystoodcompletely.
可即使如此,森林外汇聚起来的这一支军队也不过只有数百人的规模。德鲁伊一方在狼祸之中损失实在是太过惨重,这也是没办法的事情。可这时出乎所有人的预料的是,精灵们还没站定,森林中竟然又走出一批人来。是雇佣兵和冒险者,那些人类穿着来自各地五花八门的甲胄,仿佛是一支乞丐般的军队,但他们全部站出来了。
After thesepeoplewalk, in the forestimmediatelyisonestatic.
这些人走出来后,森林中顿时又是一静。Quick, a manwas recommendedfromthesepeople.
很快,一个男人从那些人中被推举了出来。„Mr.Thane, wecanliveinthisunluckydisasterbyyourkindness, nowIheard that youneed an army.”Thatbeardstretch out and a littlecarelessmanblinks, spreads out the handto asklazily: „ThenIaskedwith great courage, whetheryouneededoneto livefor the warspecially, is willingto accept the army that youhired?”
“领主老爷,受您的恩惠我们才能在这场倒霉的灾难之中活下来,现在我听说你需要一支军队。”那个胡子拉碴、有点吊儿郎当男人眨了眨眼睛,摊开手懒洋洋地问道:“那么我斗胆问一下,你是否需要一支专门为战争而生,愿意接受你雇佣的军队呢?”Brandofeltsuddenlyoneselfa littlecould not speak.布兰多忽然觉得自己有点说不出话来了。„Whatprice can youstart out?”Hissinkingsound asked that liketrulydiscussingprice.
“你能开出什么样的价格呢?”他沉声问道,就像真正在谈价格一样。„A gold coin, how?”Thatmanasked.
“一个金币,如何?”那个男人问道。Brandovisitshim.布兰多看着他。„Good, nowyouweremyKnight, a gold coin, Ipromised that ledyouto witnessmyvictory.”Hereplied.
“好,现在你们是我的骑士了,一个金币,我许诺带你们去见证我的胜利。”他答道。
The unnecessaryreply, mercenarieshad not drawn out the one's ownsword, thenlifted up highhigh. A forest of long sword. Thenelvesbuilt the one's ownlong bow.
没有多余的回答,佣兵们拔出了自己的剑,然后高高举了起来。一片长剑的森林。然后精灵们将自己的长弓搭了上去。In the Brandoheartis surgingsuddenly the sentiment of difference, humanandelfstandsa lot ofyearslaterinone, in the past the sacredpledgeas ifreappearedat this moment. No onewill forget that today'streaty of alliance, witnessesthis momenteveryonehere, perhapswill recallthis momentwith the life.布兰多心中忽然涌动着异样的感情,人类与精灵在千百年之后又站在了一起,过去神圣的誓言这一刻似乎又重现。没有人会忘记今天的盟约,在这里见证这一刻的每一个人,恐怕都会用一生去回忆这一刻。Hisbehindyoungstersalsodraws out the long sword, suchscenereallyextremelyshocks, evenhome to return tofeelingnotthatexplicitCurranandMephistocould not bearlose the ability of language.
他身后的年轻人们也拔出长剑,这样的场景实在太过震撼,甚至连归宿感并不那么明确的库兰与梅菲斯特都忍不住失去了语言的能力。
Such a union, seeming like unreliable, buthassometypeto changeallManafinallyprobably.
这样的一个同盟,看起来好像并不牢固,但却最终好像是具备某种可以改变一切的魔力。
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