Bran had lit a bonfire not far from the Moon Spring, and Flowey had been spending less and less time in his arms lately, and had begun to expand the range of his patrols around Bran.

The water gushing out of the Moon Reflecting Spring formed a small lake with an area of two or three hundred square meters. This is where all kinds of wild beasts near the steppe drink, and it is also a place where the herds drink. All kinds of beasts here are in a relatively peaceful state, as if they all come here to rest and rest, and rarely hunt. The predators are careful to keep their distance here to avoid unnecessary fights.

At this time, Bran was studying the map on his lap, considering the route to travel. He needed to find as many ways to improve himself as he could on the way to the wasteland. He marked valuable places on the map, trying to find the most concise route. As Bran and the black cat re-recognize and reorient themselves, Bran's route begins to adjust.

Bran threw an unknown blade of grass into the fire, and a strong green breath was spurred out under the scorching flames, dispersing the nearby mosquitoes. This was one of his gains, and as he went, he discovered that many small beasts would have this plant in their habitat. The seeds of this plant have hooked spines that can be hung on the fur of the animal and spread as the animal moves.

......

A distant neighing interrupted Bran's thoughts. Bran carefully discerned the information perceived in the magic web, and two horses came this way. Adjusting his sitting position slightly to remain vigilant, Bran returned most of his attention to the map in front of him.

As the sound of horses' hooves got closer and closer, the two teenagers gradually appeared clearly in Bran's perception, so he completely let down his last guard.

The two teenagers saw Bran from a distance, but Bran's image was a little weird, and several clusters of starlight rose and fell around him, which made the approaching teenager hesitate. But soon the instincts and self-familiarity of the Northlanders led them to sit by the campfire.

It's a tradition, and it's a habit. Northland people who meet in the wild do not need to be invited by the other party, nor do they need to be polite. If there's baked food on the fire, just reach out and grab it. Unfortunately, there was only a not-so-vigorous bonfire in front of Bran, and the two teenagers had to find their own food to nibble on. If it weren't for Bran's intent, they'd have given Bran a portion of their food.

Now that the two teenagers were sitting within Bran's magic net, the fluttering starlight occasionally passed by the two teenagers. After the initial wariness, the two teenagers became curious and whispered an exchange of opinions. It wasn't until Bran raised his head and put away the map that they finally couldn't help but ask Bran a question.

"What is this?"

"Magic. ”

"Lie to us, the magic is invisible. ”

"Well, this is what the magic looks like when it is condensed. Bran coped casually.

"You're a wizard?"

"Hmm. ”

A teenager was a little disdainful, "We don't have wizards in the Northland." ”

Bran explained with an indifferent attitude, "But there will always be someone who will awaken, and as long as they do, they will be wizards." ”

"Why are you here alone?"

"Trials. ”

"How old are you?"

Bran pointed to the wrinkles on his face, not bothering to pay attention to the unconscious provocation.

"We're also going to finish the trial, let's go together, we'll take care of you on the way. ”

"No, I have other things to do. ”

The two teenagers were stunned and asked, "What else do you have to do?" ”

"Well, I'm a wizard, and I'm a little different from you. Bran was a little speechless at the two curious babies.

The two teenagers then asked, "Where are you from?"

"The castle. ”

"Wow!" the two teenagers sighed.

When we talk about castles in the north, we can only refer to the home where Bran lived and grew up.

The two teenagers were a little excited: "I heard that there are powerful samurai there, and after completing the trial, we want to join in too." ”

"Ambitious. ”

"I've heard that the samurai in the castle patrol the border and need to fight a lot, is it true?"

"Well, almost. ”

"Have you ever seen anyone outside?"

"Yes, but there are more bad people among them, so be careful not to be fooled. ”

"Dare to lie to us and cut them. ”

Bran sighed, "You can't see who cuts whom." ”

A teenager asked, "Have you ever killed someone?"

Another teenager preemptively answered: "Definitely not, how old is he?"

Bran followed: "Yes, I haven't killed it. ”

However, the boy's questioning below made Bran deeply shocked.

"The samurai who came back from the castle said that there was a child in the castle who was an idiot, what was it called......"

"Bran. Bran reminded weakly, with a feeling that good things don't go out.

"Yes, it's called Bran. ”

Another teenager added: "It goes against our tradition that children with disabilities should be drowned at birth. ”

"Well, good way. Bran was a little annoyed.

"Do you know him?"

"I know, and I'm quite familiar. He's not an idiot, he's the one who told you, blind!" Bran replied in the affirmative.

"How is it possible? He's not blind. ”

"Bran and I grew up together and never separated. I'll tell you for sure that he's not an idiot. So, you must be blind!"

Looking at the two teenagers who still wanted to argue, Bran reminded: "Sleep, the trial is the most important thing." Rest a little longer, and I'll keep vigil in the evening. ”

"Are you okay? Let's do it. ”

"Don't worry, I'm a wizard. I have the ability to sleep while being vigilant around you, and danger will wake you up. With that, Bran ignored them and sat cross-legged and closed his eyes.

......

Early in the morning, the two teenagers were awakened by the smell of barbecue. An arm-thick snake that was cut into several pieces and roasted on a fire.

"When did you catch it?"

"It caught it last night when it was trying to get close to you. ”

Then Bran heard the two teenagers whispering to each other. People are like this sometimes, and when they have something to rely on, they lose the necessary vigilance, and they always think about how the other person will be. Entering the wasteland in this state would be dangerous for two teenagers.

After breakfast, the two sides said to each other to take care. That is, they did not inform each other of their names, nor did they inquire too much about each other's origins. This kind of heartless appearance may also be produced in the north.