Chapter 147: Two or Three Things Before the Storm 1
In Dominco, relief work for the victims is in full swing.
Moon, Zenas's most trusted head of the Interior, recruited a large number of militiamen on a cash-for-work basis. He only recruited 200 members of the original regular army and organized 2,000 militiamen to clear the snow, burn the corpses, and maintain order.
Although these militias are not capable of fighting at all, they are also quite a headache in terms of discipline. But I have to admit that it is precisely because of Moon's flexible strategy that a large number of lighthouse soldiers can be liberated at such a critical moment.
Mason, the rioter who assisted Vivien and Lolita in their prison robbery, miraculously escaped any punishment after that incident. Not only that, but he was also appreciated by Zenas for his excellent command skills in relief work, and he actually became the head of this militia team in a vague way.
"Isn't Zenasmo blind? You know, uncle, you almost wiped out your army because of improper command, and he actually made you the head of the militia regiment in such a daze?"
Inside the largest tent in the Dominco City relief site, Lolita grunted with a sip of warm water. She had a white towel tied to her forehead, and it was winter, but she looked like she was sweating profusely.
Taking advantage of the water to tease her companion is one of Lolita's few pleasures lately. Mason, who was teased by her, showed a trance, a strange expression of joy and uneasiness.
"Don't talk about you, Miss Lolita. Even if it's me...... I still find it unbelievable. Mason shook his head with a wry smile, "Maybe it's because of that failure that I can be vigilant, even if I encounter special circumstances in this relief, I can deal with it quickly." However, this may just be wishful thinking on my part, and maybe it's because of you that I got promoted. Then again, you're hiding so much from me!"
"Hehe, when you're out of the house, there's no way to do it. If my teacher shows his identity casually, he will be warmly welcomed as a guest of honor wherever he is......!
Lolita said, tiptoeing her fingertips to touch Mason's shoulder like a big man, "All in all, don't think about it. The relationship between my teacher and Zenas is not as harmonious as I imagined, so I believe that you definitely did not sit in this position because of any nepotism!"
"Ah!" Mason sighed, propping his forehead, "I feel even more uneasy to hear you say that." ”
"It doesn't matter, if Zenas retaliates against you, the teacher's promise is just as valid. Lolita smiled, "If you think about it, wouldn't it be better to go to Icewind Castle to get a half-official position? ”
All Mason could do was a helpless smile of 'don't make fun of me'.
"Lolita!" Vivien's slightly unhappy voice came from outside the door, "Hurry up and come out to help!"
Lolita stuck out her tongue, "Uncle Mason, then I'll go out first." ”
Mason, who is only twenty-eight years old this year, couldn't help but touch his cheeks, which had become rough from his military career.
"I used to be a beautiful man, too......" But once I thought of Charlotte's chic and handsome, Elbert's gentle and handsome, Zenas's resolute and strong, and Claire's silent and resolute face, Mason's voice became deeper and deeper, "It's about the same age as them......"
Outside the tent is a camp set up on the block.
The neighborhood was completely engulfed by raging avalanches, and the cold winter temperatures kept the snow covering. At that time, Mason, who was not yet the head of the militia group, was responsible for clearing the snow in these neighborhoods and rescuing the victims buried in the snow. But the cruel thing is that there are very few people who can be saved, and most of the people who can still move in the snow are all kinds of undead creatures with missing arms and legs.
And Mason, it was because of his outstanding performance in this process that Zenas was appointed as the head of the militia regiment.
By the time the militia cleared the snow, several neighborhoods were almost in ruins. There are ruins everywhere, and there are many corpses in them, and you can still see that there is not one in the original building.
A large number of corpses were cleaned up and burned on the spot, and the black smoke that ignited lasted for two days and two nights, and everyone in Dominco City was wearing linen and filial piety, and everyone was crying bitterly, and the melody of sorrow lingered over the city.
In such a situation, in order to stabilize people's hearts and unite against the impending outbreak of the undead natural disaster, Moon built a large relief point in the ruins. As white tents strewn through the ruined streets, Claire and Charlotte begin researching a real antipony, trying to delay the complete outbreak of the Undead Scourge and contain its scale.
Two days ago, the real recipe was concocted. The disciples of the two were responsible for directing the rescued mages to boil potions and distribute them to the refugees.
Lolita pushed the curtain out, and Leonard, who was checking the number of potions at a long table not far from the tent, smiled at her and asked her, "Why don't you take a break."
Scratching is Lolita's cheekiness, and she can't help but be slightly red by Leonard's words. She scratched her cheek with her little finger, her eyes wandering.
"Isn't it because Vivien keeps calling me there?"
Vivian, who was standing not far from Leonard, was supervising the distribution of the medicine, and when she heard this, the beautiful girl with long straight black hair narrowed her eyes unhappily.
"How many times did you say you'd drink water?"
"Ha, ha, because I'm thirsty!" Lolita grinned and hugged Vivien's waist, "Really, Vivian is too serious, and she doesn't have Leonard's thoughtfulness at all!"
"That's because your laziness will increase our workload. ”
"It's okay!" Leonard said suddenly, "It's normal for you to get tired easily when it's so cold. Lolita can rest if she wants to, if it's a big deal, I'll do more. ”
"Leonard, you're so nice! you're the most responsible man I've ever met!" Lolita was as happy as a blooming flower.
"Yes, yes?"
Leonard looked away in embarrassment, but caught a glimpse of Vivien's meaningful eyes.
Obviously a formidable necromancer, Leonard waved his hand in a panic like a child, and his slightly pale face became unnaturally ruddy at the same time, and he wanted to cover it up.
"When, of course, Vivienne too!"
Leonard felt embarrassed, but he didn't know whether to rejoice or say unfortunate, although Lolita likes to pay attention to other people's relationship problems, but when it is really her turn, it seems that she has become extra dull.
For example, at this time, it was Lolita's words that alleviated this embarrassing atmosphere.
"But that night was really thrilling!" Lolita bumped Leonard on the shoulder as she worked, "If you hadn't reacted in time and recognized Elle, you might have hung there!"
Leonard remembered that night, and he was also covered in cold sweat.
"Yes, the teacher and I didn't expect that the mage we met in the tavern that day would be Miss Charlotte. And the person sitting in the corner will be you. ”
"Who made us all change our appearances! We didn't expect that one day we would be targeted by Teacher Claire and watched by you all the time. ”
After Lolita finished speaking, the three of them laughed at the same time.
"Oh no!" Lolita suddenly shouted!
"What's wrong?" the two of them looked puzzled.
"You shouldn't be seeing anything you shouldn't be seeing while you're spying on us!"
Leonard was sweating profusely.
That's right, it's Claire and Leonard who have been spying on Vivian and Lolita.