Sword and Magic and Taxi

Butcher brought back the map and the bad news that the archdruid was crazy and had dealings with goblins. The paladins, including Hazel, were all suspicious of this archdruid. Is he the person we need to find? This is the common question in their minds.

Sometimes, you can't look at a person in terms of pure good and evil, especially druids. Zhao Mai wanted to defend his profession: Most druids only care about the balance of the natural environment, and for other species There is no particular prejudice. In the eyes of some people, humans who cut down trees are bad, but goblins who drive away or even kill poachers are good.

How is this possible? Good and evil cannot be confused, right and wrong must be distinguished! said the tall Camilla.

Isn't the teachings of the goddess Iomedae as much as possible to change people's evil ways? I think we'd better not have too many prejudices before meeting the Archdruid.

The paladins could not refute this sentence, and they did not expect that one day they would be educated by a druid using the words of the Radiant Sword Goddess. But in the end, they decided to act according to the original plan, at least to confirm or eliminate the archdruid first. Zhao Mai and Butcher also went on the road with them, one riding a gray horse and the other riding a mule.

Butcher, a tall man riding on a mule, could reach the ground simply by stretching his legs, so he looked very funny. Zhao Mai just curled his lips, but Butcher glared at him, so he quickly restrained himself. Fortunately, the Paladins were more disciplined - or more tolerant - and kept their usual serious faces.

Mike, do you like that girl named Hazel? Butcher asked suddenly, startling Zhao Mai. He then said with a very firm tone: You are not suitable for her.

As for this question, I can only say that I don't know. Zhao Mai adjusted his sitting position on the saddle to make himself more comfortable. She is very beautiful, I don't deny that. But whether to develop a relationship with her, I really haven't thought about it.

Your strength is too weak. Butcher hit the nail on the head: You should step up your training.

Yes, so I'm going to find the Archdruid and get the next step of training methods from him. I can already cast some natural force spells and play a supporting role in combat, but it's still far from the goal I envisioned. There is a big gap. I had my opportunity to study interrupted before because of something, but I have to make up for it this time no matter what.

So you're just waiting to find the Archdruid before training? Butcher snorted: Hey, I think you're just too lazy. Are you wasting your time, you know?

How do you say this? Zhao Mai felt very strange in his heart. Didn't Druid improve himself by learning the force of nature? He has been filtering the force of nature with the help of the nameless flower on his back to keep his body in an almost meditative state. . Through this accumulation, he has already felt the difference. The power of the spells he cast has increased and the duration is longer. Is this still a waste of time?

You clearly know that your physical fitness is poor, your martial arts skills are not good, and your riding skills are even worse. Why don't you seize the time to practice? Butcher shook his head: What are you waiting for? Waiting for a miracle to happen so that you can save your little one on the battlefield. Life? Let me tell you, there is only one kind of person who can survive on the battlefield, and that is the person who is more trained than your opponent.

You're right. Sweat more during practice and bleed less during battle.

This sentence makes a lot of sense. Butcher said: Since you understand this truth, why don't you go to that Paladin girl to train. You know, maybe you can practice it until you get to bed.

It's a good idea, but it's not what you imagined. Zhao Mai shook his head: She is a good warrior, but not a good teacher. I want to learn how to use spears, but she is not familiar with it. .”

Idiot, it's useless for you to learn any weapon skills now. Butcher said: Let's exercise first! Start with running with weights.

After saying that, he stretched out his hand, pulled Zhao Mai off the horse, and then threw his package to him. No matter what you want to do on the battlefield, you need a good pair of legs. From now on, you walk and I ride!

Reserve yelled at Butcher, but to no avail. Butcher climbed over onto the gray horse and tugged at its ears. The gray horse was in pain and neighed twice, but it was still tamed under Butcher's plier-like hands.

Hey, don't bully animals like this. Zhao Mai shouted.

Okay, having a temper is a good thing. I thought you could only reason and not act. Butcher shook his head, seeming very satisfied with his new mount. Come on, let's do it!

The Paladins also heard what was going on behind them. Butcher's voice was so loud that Hazel listened to every word. Originally, she wanted to help Zhao Mai. After all, druids are spellcasters, not professions like warriors and knights that rely on physical fitness. Physical exercise is not that important. And can't a druid transform into an animal? The original quality of the person does not affect the effect of the transformation, so this is a bit of a waste. But after hearing Butcher's words, she thought of what the Paladin sisters had said to her before, and she felt shy, and she was too embarrassed to say that she could take Zhao Mai for a ride.

Zhao Mai was tough, carrying the two people's backpacks and trying to move forward. He had to jog from time to time to keep up with the team. Although there are various reasons that can be found, Butcher is right about one thing. You cannot waste training time, even if there is a thirty-to-one time difference between here and the earth. Physical fitness is never wasted, whether it is Golarion or on Earth, a strong body is good. Besides, he is a druid, he can heal himself, he will only be tired but not injured, so what do you have to worry about?

If you encounter an enemy that the Paladins and Butcher can't handle, so what if you have enough physical strength? It is already the worst shortcoming of the entire team. If you don't work hard, won't you be the first to die?

Gritting his teeth and working hard, Zhao Mai used all his strength and tried his best to follow the team. Soon, fatigue and soreness hit him. No matter how much his chest expanded, it could not satisfy his body's desire for oxygen. His heartbeat was very fast, hitting his ribs and causing pain.

Cast healing spells before you can't hold on anymore, cast healing spells before you can't hold on any longer... Zhao Mai kept reminding himself, over and over again like he was chanting a spell. His huffing was very obvious and could be heard clearly from dozens of meters away.

Just when he was about to release the spell, he felt a comfortable feeling coming from his back. Just like soaking in a hot spring, every muscle and every pore feels the warm care. The fatigue didn't go away, but it was greatly relieved. At least Zhao Mai was no longer dizzy, and he felt that he could persist again.

In this way, he maintained a high load all the way, but never fainted. Under the eyes of everyone's surprise and admiration, they persisted until the time to set up camp and rest.