Whether transportation is developed or not will be a sign of whether a city is prosperous or not.

Especially in the Titan world, although the magical civilization here is highly developed, only the nobles and a few people can really use the convenience of magic. Therefore, the location of the city is very important.

For port cities, the bustle is usually concentrated in two places, one is of course the commercial street, and the other is naturally the port.

On a peaceful day, the harbor is crowded with ships from all over the world, large and small, coming and going in the harbor, moving to and from the river, and the wharf is full of noisy sailors and porters, as well as travelers of all kinds. Generally speaking, fishermen do not join in the excitement, and many of them enter the port early in the morning, quickly hand over the goods, and then rush to the next round of work.

However, at this time, the dock was empty, not to mention the boat, not even a small sampan, and the dock was also a mess, and there was no trace. The river beat weakly against the docks, making a monotonous and dull sound, and there was no shadow of a soldier even on the top of the city, and if it weren't for a few clamors faintly coming from inside, I am afraid that it would really make people think that this is a dead city.

The rich people are gone, and the prosperity of the past has accelerated its decline, the civilians are spreading the atrocities of the orcs in confusion, and the city defense army has no intention of holding their posts.

Fights and abductions are common in the streets, and some soldiers even join in the atrocities.

Before entering the city, Hathaway had used the Elemental Eye to scout the entire city, and what she saw was shocking.

"A team of ten. Separate into the city's main arteries to maintain law and order, and those who resist will be killed! ”

Hathaway's face was calm and full of murderous aura, "After completing the mission, meet at the City Lord's Mansion." ”

"Yes!" Several officers agreed, and each of them took his men and ran into the city, leaving only Bileen on Hathaway's side. Hegel, Stilwell. Ponson, Ilona and Alia. Fogu attendant.

Walking into the city, the chaos in front of her made Hathaway very helpless. I was also very angry.

This is war!

Wars are won and lost. But the losers are always civilians, who need to pay for both sides of the war.

The group walked down the street, and although no one dared to provoke them, everyone's eyes were full of strangeness. There is fear, and there is hope. But more often than not. Magicians are high-ranking beings, how can ordinary people's lives get their attention.

"Help! Help me! There was a terrible shout from a nearby street, although the passers-by were also a little moved. But at this time, no one in the land is willing to stand up and wade into the warm water of this bay.

As soon as the cry for help came out, Alia. Fgu's figure swooped into the street, and there was a burst of shouting and screaming even more terrible, and when Hathaway and the others walked slowly, the battle was over, and six or seven strong men were lying in pools of blood, missing arms and legs, but none of them were dead, and their eyes were full of fear.

And next to them, Alia. Fogu happened to comfort a young girl.

The girl is not very old, she looks a year or two younger than Hathaway, but she is very good-looking, no wonder she can make those guys wolf-like.

"Thank you, Magician!"

The girl was very polite and respectfully thanked Hathaway.

Hathaway bowed slightly and asked, "Can you go home by yourself?" ”

"Yes, yes, my house is not far behind, and I can go back alone." The girl hurriedly replied.

"Let's go, then."

Hathaway nodded, and led everyone in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion, and the girl turned around and hurried away after watching their figures disappear.

Regardless of the number of people, a group of organized vigilantes was much more powerful than the unorganized mob, and after Hathaway entered the city, the law and order began to normalize, and most of the civilians on the streets, without knowing what was going on, chose to hide in their homes, close their windows and close their homes—a typical ostrich way for civilians, as if this would be a real security.

In the past, the city lord's mansion was like a city, but at this time, the gate was closed, and the door was full of birds. There wasn't even a single person standing guard at the door.

Hathaway gave a look, and Ilona stepped forward and banged on the door vigorously, and it took a while for a weak voice to sound: "Who?" ”

"Lord of the Cordillera Plateau, Lord Count Bell is here to visit!" Iona said in a loud voice.

"What are you kidding...... Wait until I report to the Earl. ”

There was a small murmur inside, and the footsteps faded away.

Soon after, Hathaway and the others had already appeared in front of the city lord, Count Platini. He was the administrator of the city, a middle-aged man with a big belly, and his affluent life had given this nobleman all the possible sequelae, his face showed obvious signs of excessive wine, and under his fat eyelids, those greedy little eyes were looking at the uninvited guest in front of him suspiciously, as if he did not understand where the other party came from.

"I was ordered by the Imperial Military Department to defend this city with Your Excellency, you wouldn't have missed this order, would you?" Hathaway looked at each other quizzically.

"Ah...... Of course, of course. But you didn't come alone, did you? Count Platini asked.

"Certainly not alone."

Hathaway nodded, "My guards have followed me into the city, and they are putting the city in order." ”

A look of contempt appeared on her face: "Your Excellency Platini, your city defense army does not seem to be very dutiful, I need to meet your city defense commander." ”

"Of course, of course. Your Guard...... I mean, your brigade is out of town? Platini didn't seem to hear the sarcasm in her tone, and asked anxiously.

"Nope. My troops are still ...... It's just been a departure, and it's going to take at least seven days to get here. Hathaway said with a deep groan.

"Seven days?! Oh no! But in three days, those orcs will arrive, how can the city be able to hold it?! The expression on Count Platini's face was as ugly as if he had just swallowed a cockroach...... Hathaway guessed he would rather actually swallow a cockroach than hear about it.

"You know what? The vanguard of those orcs has 10,000 men, and they will slaughter the whole city! He was a little nervous and nagging.

"No, it won't. In three days, we can at least make some preparations, and I'm sure Your Excellency the Earl is ready, right? Hathaway asked deliberately.

"Of course, of course, ready." Count Platini's eyes rolled wildly, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"Your Excellency, can you help us arrange a place to rest?" Hathaway asked politely.

"Absolutely. You're ......"

Count Platini hesitated, the City Lord's Mansion was big enough, but he obviously didn't want the other party to live in the City Lord's Mansion, "I will ask people to requisition an inn next to it, you can stay there for the time being, and tomorrow we will discuss how to meet the enemy." ”

"No problem." Hathaway nodded slightly.

Hathaway and the others followed the butler of the former City Lord's Mansion to an inn two streets away from the City Lord's Mansion. It was wartime, and there were no customers at all, and even the innkeeper had run away, leaving only a few attendants who were very happy to receive Hathaway, at least their safety could be guaranteed. As for the store money...... Naturally, after the boss came back, he negotiated with the lord of the city.

The night was low, the stars were scarce, and the whole city fell silent, no one would venture to walk at night at this time, but Hathaway beckoned everyone in the middle of the night and led them to the city lord's mansion.

The gate of the City Lord's Mansion was closed, but Hathaway didn't intend to enter from here, so naturally she wouldn't knock on the door, so they ran to the backyard.

There was a faint flickering of lights in the backyard, a dozen carriages were parked there, some servants were busy carrying heavy cages into the carriages, and Count Platini stood aside, urging from time to time: "Hurry, hurry, move tonight, you must leave the city before dawn." ”

They were so busy that they didn't even notice Hathaway and the others coming.

"This shameless coward!" Sicconi. Sheldon roared under his breath.

"Hathaway, do you know he's going to run?" Bi Lin. Hegel turned his head curiously.

"Yes. Let's say goodbye to the lord of the castle. Hathaway led the people out.

Originally, she planned to fly to Lancastes City to study how to defend the city with the lord of the city, but on the way, she received information that the lord was concentrating his efforts to concentrate all his goods on the city of Lancais, and then flee the city before the orc empire arrived. Of course, Count Platini had another plan, and if he could get enough support, he would not leave, after all, the lord of the city had the responsibility to defend the city, and if he escaped, he would be held accountable afterwards. Nor is it worth giving up this city that is making money every day. Hathaway deliberately slowed down his trip and exaggerated that reinforcements would be late, forcing the earl to immediately start his escape plan, and he did not dare to let the city guards know.

"Who!" When the alert guard heard the sound, he immediately asked.

"Your Excellency, where are you going?" Hathaway walked out of the darkness, and the flickering firelight reflected on her body, but it seemed a little mysterious.

"It's you, why are you ...... here," cried Count Platini in terror.

"Are you planning to turn your back on your subordinates and people and leave this land of right and wrong, which is about to break out into war?" Hathaway looked at her coldly, wanting to raise her hand and send out a fireball that would burn him to ashes.

Sicconi. As soon as Sheldon waved his hand, the Praetorian Guard knights immediately drew their long swords and pressed forward, and the special operators immediately seized the favorable terrain. (To be continued......)