Chapter 1043 Difficult Choice

The more Angor heard it, the more uncomfortable he became, and he couldn't help interrupting Mr. Pastor's words.

"Lorry, I can't understand you more and more. What exactly are you trying to say, can you be more straightforward!"

"My meaning is very clear. If you are sensible enough, you should listen to my advice and leave Arnold alone. Everyone, grab the scroll and send it back to school."

Lowry took a deep breath, glanced at the companions beside him one by one, and said in a deep voice what he thought was the most reasonable course of action.

"After returning to school, we asked teachers and family members for help as soon as possible."

"Don't forget, Arnold was born in a noble family, and his eldest brother is also the commander of the Midgard Colonial Garrison. Baron Benedict Laval has more energy than all of us combined."

"Sir Laval took the lead, together with the teachers of the school, to unite and put pressure on the Bellamy family in Oaknell to clarify the misunderstanding. If necessary, we may wish to exchange some benefits. It should not be difficult to redeem Arnold. In this way It’s safer than our current risky rescue, what do you think?”

There was silence in the cave.

No one dared to question that Mr. Pastor made such a suggestion out of selfishness and ungratefulness. In fact, everyone knew that he had the deepest friendship with Arnold.

If Arnold can be exchanged for his life, Lori Grant will not hesitate at all.

However, Mr. Pastor knew in his heart that one life might not be enough.

Arnold, who has become a spider elf, is currently in a state of being unpredictable. From a rational point of view, it is undoubtedly a wise move to give up the risk of rescuing Arnold, so as to save the lives of the seven people present.

It's just that everyone can't make such a cold decision in terms of feelings and face.

Since no one else can say it, Lowry feels that he is the only one to be the "villain".

Precisely because he and Arnold had a life-and-death friendship, countless times of life and death have proved the unbreakable friendship between them, it is most appropriate to abandon the infamy of their friends and let him recite it.

Lowry feels that the spirit of dying for a friend without hesitation is certainly admirable. However, after careful study, many times it is just to satisfy his vanity of "loyalty", which violates the original intention of his friend.

If two people sacrifice themselves to make each other better, they will fall into a reverse "prisoner's dilemma". Noble friendship will instead create a lose-lose situation, and neither party will be rewarded for their sacrifices. In the end of this tragedy, no one will be successful No heroes.

Lowry believes that true friendship should start from the other party's standpoint, and when necessary, he will not hesitate to give up his self-esteem and make the other party a martyr, even if he bears the reputation of a coward for his whole life.

It is only a moment to sacrifice one's life for righteousness, but it is a lifetime to endure humiliation to survive. It is self-evident that it is difficult or easy.

"If I switch positions with Arnold, I believe he will make the same choice as me."

Lowry looked at the crowd with a firm expression.

Audrey shook her head lightly: "Lori, we can understand your feelings, but I'm unwilling to leave like this."

"If I let go of this knot, as a paladin, I'm worried that my faith will be shaken. I can't bear the consequences anyway, so please forgive me for being selfish."

"It's good to make the most favorable decision based on reason, but if you calculate the pros and cons in everything, what kind of paladin am I?"

"In my case, rationality sometimes has to give way to intuition. So what if you're right? Sorry, I'd rather be emotional today!"

The two young clergymen faced each other tit for tat, just like their respective idols, Lowry embodies the cold rationality of the "Queen of Karma", while Audrey embodies the full-blown enthusiasm of the "Sun God".

Young people are always more enthusiastic than rational. Except for Joan, who refuses to stand on the sidelines, everyone is on Audrey's side. The minority obeys the majority. Lowry can only keep his own opinion and accept Audrey's proposal. Participate in the rescue of Arnold.

"Joan, you should perform the 'Dance of Tracks' now to predict Arnold's whereabouts." Audrey sighed, and continued, "No matter what he looks like now, at least we have to rescue him first, and then Try to bring him back to his original form."

Qiao An nodded and was about to cut out the paper figurine when his heart suddenly changed and his expression changed.

"Joan, is there anything new?"

The careful Ryan noticed the change in his expression immediately.

Joan thought for a few seconds, and finally spoke.

"When I cast the 'Message of Blood' just now, I alarmed Arnold, and now he is using the prophecy spell to trace back... We may have been exposed, this cave is no longer safe, we had better leave as soon as possible!"

Joan's words, like a huge stone, set off a turbulent wave in everyone's already restless heart lake.

The most frightening thing about exposing whereabouts was not. What really chilled everyone was that their hiding place was not discovered by Drow, but by Arnold.

Although I don't want to admit it, although this may not be from Arnold's original intention, a cold fact is before everyone:

The man they all wanted to rescue had in fact betrayed them and was helping the drow hunt down their friends trying to save him!

"Leaving this cave, we may be attacked by dark elves at any time. In this very strange environment that lacks light, there is a risk of being separated."

Joan kept as calm as possible, reminding his companions to prepare for the worst.

"In order to avoid losing contact in this strange environment as much as possible, I suggest that everyone cast the 'messaging technique' and each establish a communication group that includes other companions."

"The seven communication groups overlap each other, and together they form a decentralized communication network."

"As long as all online members in this communication network can ensure that the distance between them and at least one other member does not exceed 60 yards, they can serve as relay stations for each other and indirectly get in touch with all other online companions, thus avoiding melee combat as much as possible. Get lost!"

"Messaging" is just a simple 0-ring "trick". Among the seven people present, Joan, Hylar, Holden, Angel, and Ryan are all arcane spellcasters, and they can cast it at will. Audrey and Lowry are divine spellcasters and cannot perform this arcane trick. Fortunately, they can also use the scroll to solve the problem.

At this time, everyone had a premonition that a big battle was imminent. In addition to following Joan's instructions, they used the "messaging technique" to form a nested communication network, and also blessed the "shield technique", "mage armor", and "arrow defense technique" respectively. Enchantment", "Protection from Evil", "Pious Shield" and "God's Family" and other buff spells, try to improve your own combat power!