Chapter 405: Froststone City (Page 1/1)

Heavy iron hooves trampled on the bones, crushing the fragile bones.

Knights in heavy black armor rode monster-like horses and stood on the battlefield. Dozens of sharp parasite limbs swarmed out of the cracks in his armor, stretching and twisting, like an ancient evil thing.

The city of Ozd in the Kingdom of Ulster, a bustling city originally known as the "Star of the North", is now surrounded by fire and smoke.

Heavily armed Valkyries, riding griffins, hovering over the city, searching for recalcitrant enemies, and Ragist, holding the banner of the Umbrella, shouting the name of a tyrant, frantically attacking any creature that dares to resist in front of them.

In the half-ruined castle of Ozyd, a group of soldiers, led by the commander, make their final death throes.

A spear-wielding defender stabbed his weapon into the belly of a brute-covered barbarian. The latter did not dodge, did not wail, but reached out and grabbed the opponent's weapon, allowing the tip of the spear to roll in his flesh.

"The gods are above, Valhalla is calling my soul!"

With red eyes, a frenzied look, and a roar, the barbarian laughed and untied his leather armor, which contained sparks and white smoke of explosives, instantly causing his enemies to fall into an ice cellar.

An explosion resounded through the heavens and the earth, and the last of Ozd's resistance turned into dust in the flames and rubble.

Standing on top of the mountain, Evie touched the feathers of the griffin's mount and said to the people beside her, "This is the last obstacle to the capital of Ulster, and as of today, we have occupied two-thirds of the territory of this kingdom. ”

Looking at the gunpowder smoke that covered the sky above the city, Todd asked calmly, "What are the recent movements of the Connaught Kingdom in the East?"

Alfonso, who was guarding behind Todd, replied: "Ulster and Connaught have ceased war, and the two kingdoms in the north have signed an armistice. ”

Evie patted the griffon's head, her tone full of disdain: "Fear always makes you let go of everything. ”

"The barbarians, the refugees of the Holy Acropolis, and the prisoners of war of Ulster, the total population of the Froststone Territory is almost 120,000. Alfonso's voice sounded a little confused: "Every day, thousands of people come from far and wide to the temple in the center of the city to worship the sons of the gods and beg for their favor. ”

Evie said to Todd, "Good news, I went back to the Valkyrie Village and told everyone in the village everything that happened here. Several Valkyrie elders have unanimously agreed that in order to rebuild the glory of the gods, they will send some Valkyries to join the battle. ”

The shouting on the battlefield faded away, and only one or two horse cries could be heard occasionally.

Todd withdrew his gaze from the direction of the city and said to Evie and Alfonso, "Let's go, it's time to go back." ”

When the three of them returned with the army, it was already a week later.

Today's Froststone is no longer the small camp it used to be, to be precise, it has become a well-known "Froststone City" in people's mouths.

The place where more than 100,000 people live has long been formed into a megacity with distinctive barbarian characteristics.

Rows of shacks and stone towers are scattered throughout the residential area, and the owner of each building displays his most proud loot at the door, showing his exploits to those who pass by.

In the circular open square, one gladiatorial battle and performance after another are held, and men, women and children sit in the audience and cheer loudly for their favorite players.

In addition, there are fitness fields, riding and shooting ranges, shamanic places, bone language halls, tribal taverns, bathing fields and other barbarian characteristic buildings.

The only place that remains of the past is the site of the original camp.

This basin made of red clay has now become a religious shrine in Froststone City.

All the inhabitants who lived in it were relocated to the outside, and all the inconsequential buildings were demolished, leaving only those associated with the children of the gods - the Temple of the Tyrant, the Tribal Hall, the Monolithic Ritual Circle...... And, of course, the little building where Todd once lived.

When Todd stood in front of the door of the small building and pushed open the closed door, Deirdri's joyful face instantly gave him the feeling of returning home from a long voyage.

Compared with the restraint and anxiety when he first came to the camp, Deirdre is now well integrated into life.

She first helped Todd change his clothes, then brought water to wash him up, and kept telling him about the new things happening in Froststone.

"Did you know that Fgar's daughter, Emer, was taken here by her father. The latter said that Emer was already the side chamber of the Son of the Gods. ”

Todd smiled and waved his hand: "This old guy has no other skills, and his ability to steer the rudder and talk nonsense is first-class." ”

"And besides, Aunt Minnie and they have concocted a fine snuff, and anyone who has tried it has said that it is a gift from the gods. Due to the small production, snuff is not to mention export, and even in the city is in short supply. So, just last month, in the east of Froststone City, Aunt Minnie carved out a mountain forest dedicated to growing tobacco leaves. ”

Todd said approvingly, "This is a good thing, snuff is an important specialty of Froststone City, and if the production can go up, it will bring huge benefits to the whole city...... By the way, Deirdre, hasn't anything bad happened here during the time I've been away?"

Deirdri pondered for a while, and then said, "For a while, those pirates from the North Island secretly came to the city to steal things, but they were beaten away by Alfonso. ”

"Northerners, what's going on?"

"It seems that because there has been a war, the people of the North Island do not have enough food to eat, and the seafood trade cannot continue, so there is no way to come here to grab things. ”

Todd pondered for a moment and continued, "What about later?"

"Evie took the captured pirates to the North Island once, and after that, it seemed that no one came to cause trouble. ”

Listening to Deirdri's narration, Todd nodded thoughtfully: "The war in the North Island will need to be dealt with sooner or later. ”

"Todd ......"

Deirdre stiffened and asked, "May I ask a question?"

Todd looked puzzled: "Question?"

"How long can you stay when you come back this time?"

Looking at Deirdri's expression, Todd laughed, took the other person's hand, and pulled him into his arms: "It's been a long time, long enough for us to do everything we want to do." ”

The candle flame in the small building was quietly extinguished, and that night, the two people, who had not been intimate for a long time, exchanged their bodies for the closeness of their hearts in the boundless spring color.

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