Thornoen and his companions are tracking down an army.

One group of about a hundred people, fully equipped and trained, without any flags, quiet and ...... quickly But it doesn't seem to be a ghostly army that has participated in any of the battles.

Ethan Croefler suspects that this army was present in the last civil war a few years ago. It was a mercenary army, known as the "Nighthawks", and they didn't mind who they were fighting for, as long as there was a price right. Legend has it that their leader was a true knight from an unknown family of small nobles, who lost everything because of a failed battle, and simply gathered the homeless people, deserters and even robbers in the war...... Build a small decent team. They were disciplined and developed very quickly, but they welcomed the sudden "peace" before they had enough power to influence the tide of battle.

The civil war ended, and Joaquin Dejury was crowned king. This mercenary army, like their name, disappeared silently into the light of day. There was speculation that they had returned home with the wealth they had gained during the war, but Croefler did not think so.

"People who once wielded that kind of power will not give up easily. "The deeper they hide, the more dangerous it becomes." ”

At first, Thornoen didn't think so. He'd heard of that mercenary army, and to more ordinary people in Anktan, they were heroes. They don't loot property, they don't burn villages, they don't slaughter innocent people just because they can. More than half of that mercenary army were farmers and hunters who had lost their homes and had nowhere to go. The Nighthawks allowed them to survive the war with dignity and even win their fortune in the power struggles that belonged to the nobles...... For someone like Ethan Croefler, it's probably a threat -- it's a force he can't control. But Sonoun thinks that if "Nighthawk" does still exist, he may be able to make them a wonder force for Borena, given the right opportunity...... An army that belonged only to Borena Dejury, and even Crofeller could not touch.

"Oh......" Rosa said with a smirk, "I guessed this, but I didn't expect you to say it so frankly - you don't believe Ethan Crooffler. ”

Thornoen sighed and spread his hands, "Can you blame me, then? How am I going to trust a guy you don't know what's going on?"

"Borena, your king believes in him. ”

"And pay attention to what he didn't notice. It is my responsibility to prevent him from doing bad luck again because of credulity and negligence. Thornon poked his chest with a wry smile, "I can say this so frankly because it's not a secret...... After all. What can be hidden from Master Crofeller?"

The flames of war ignited by the disappearance of Borena and Sergio led to the "Nighthawk" once again...... The flagless team began to appear near the battlefield, but did not participate in any of the battles.

They just watched from afar. It seems that something is waiting for you.

"In Search of the Nighthawk". It was at the beginning of Borenna's coronation that Crofler gave Thornonen one of the tasks. When the team's traces were discovered, Thornoen did not report it immediately.

He tried to get in touch with Nighthawk, and even sent a message or two to a trusted adventurer, hoping to meet their leader. Before he could get any response, Ethan Croefler called him over.

"I know what you want to do, and I know why you're doing it. The guy with a perpetually gloomy face said straight to the point, "Honestly. I don't mind, if you really thought that the Nighthawk could be another weapon for Borenna. It's much more reassuring to hold it in your hands than to give it to someone else. But you have to be careful, Thornon, I think it's more of a devouring snake than an obedient sword...... If you get bitten back, don't blame me for not warning you. ”

There was a deep frustration on Thornon's face, and Rosa nodded sympathetically.

"So you're following Nighthawk?" Iss frowned, "If someone can help you get in touch, why are you stalking them?"

Thornoen hesitated for a moment before replying softly, "Because things aren't quite right...... They were expanding their ranks, when the war was almost over. ”

It is no longer just about the homeless, but about taking strong young people in droves from villages that have not been affected by the war. The means are not drastic - they will leave a certain reward, they will promise glory and wealth...... But what troubled Thornon the most was the answer he received when someone said in confusion, "The war is almost over."

"No, it's just getting started. ”

"What do they know...... Or what you want to do. Thornon looked at the fire uneasily, "I need to figure this out, I can't wait any longer." ”

They had started in Brier Canyon to the northeast to keep up with the team they were now tracking. In addition to some newly recruited recruits, there are also a lot of supplies in the team. They've got to get it somewhere -- maybe it's their hiding place.

"I don't want to be bitten. Thornoen touched his nose, "Especially when he's already been 'reminded'...... I need to know a little bit about them...... But we lost it. ”

He looked at Isis expectantly.

The ice dragon snorted disdainfully, "You lost a whole team?"

"I suspect we've been discovered. Thornoen licked his lips in embarrassment, "We were led into a valley and came out only to find out that we might have gone the wrong way...... Now you can only look in a general direction. To be honest, if we hadn't met you tonight, we would have been about to give up - we're familiar with the Castle Forest, but here ......"

He looked around and sighed in frustration, "This is not our territory. ”

"So you expect me to fly up to the skies, find that army, and tell you where they are?" said Iss, coldly, "not to mention that it's summer, and the forest here is so dense that I can't see what's under the trees...... If I could spot them, they would be able to see me too, and that would only make them more careful. ”

His heart moved, and he suddenly remembered the army that had disappeared into the mountains of Karnak - could it be a branch of the Nighthawks?

"But no one knew you were going to help me, did you? You're a dragon!" Thornoen still didn't give up his efforts, "as long as you can give me a spot, we can continue chasing from there......"

“...... When did I say I was going to help you?" Ise coldly choked him back, "Do you think I came here to hang out with the guy who once wanted to kill me?"

“...... It's not good to hold a grudge like that. Rosa smiled and shook her head.

"Maybe we can help each other?" suggested Thornon, relentlessly, "if it's convenient to tell me your mission......

"There's no need. In the darkness, Sesyana's voice suddenly rang out, "I can show you the way." ”.

(To be continued.) )

PS: A little more weakly...... Ahhh......h