Duke was lost for words. Just as he was thinking about how to reply, Nightingale continued, "William just wants to sow dissension between us and elves. You and I are kin, so you should know that our birth is a tragedy caused by the human race. Humans are the greatest enemies of our half-elves. They can't be trusted. Do you understand?"
The birth of half-elven was a tragedy caused by humans? Duke wondered.
He suddenly remembered what Old Smith had said about the slave elves.
Duke nodded. "Of course, I understand."
"Then, why are some humans under your command?"
Through the thick fog, Duke couldn't see the expression on Nightingale's face. But obviously, he was heckling Duke.
"They are just a group of lunatics," Duke replied calmly. He had no choice but to undermin
