After all, Kerry knows a lot of information that Pagtsov doesn't know, so his understanding of this matter will naturally not be so simple.

According to his speculation, Viscount Yelena should be a subordinate of the second prince Zachary, so it is not difficult to understand why Yelena, a viscount with an unstable foundation, was able to obtain the right to develop the magic energy stone deposits in Tanglanto City, and the second prince must have contributed to it in a certain way.

Instead of directly providing funds to Viscount Yelena, he started from the rich, probably to prevent too deep involvement and being detected.

"In this case, I'm afraid the second prince has plans to rebel·······"

The magic stones in the Sirius Empire are strictly controlled, and although small magic stone deposits are allowed to be developed privately, they will also be inspected by personnel sent by the empire to understand the output and whereabouts of the magic stones.

But there are always loopholes to exploit in this kind of thing, so the nobles who have obtained the right to develop magic energy stone deposits will always use various methods to conceal the number of magic energy stones that have been partially developed. Some of these magic stones were exchanged for huge sums of money through illegal channels such as the black market, while others were left behind to cultivate their own mage power.

After all, magic energy stones can be exchanged for money, but sometimes money may not be exchanged for magic energy stones, for example, for many magic masters who have awakened through unofficial channels and are not recognized by the empire, joining a certain nobleman is a better choice, and they can obtain the resources they need to cultivate by working for the other party.

"I'm afraid that the other party is not the only chess piece laid by Viscount Yelena, I am afraid that he has also been involved in other magic energy stone deposits, which he uses to recruit his subordinates and cultivate his own power. ”

Nexus guessed in his heart.

"After the fall of that iron-blooded emperor, I'm afraid he will do it, and I don't know if the eldest prince Sean and the others are aware of his intentions. ”

Kerrs pinched his forehead and walked out of the hotel, looking to the north, where the distant city of Arthur was.

The sky was dark, and thick clouds drifted by, as if to foreshadow the storm that was to come.

"I should get there as soon as possible, and muddy the water as much as I can. ”

Fox said secretly in his heart.

The next day, after checking out the hotel room, Fox and Bertha left quietly in a carriage without attracting anyone's attention.

·······

"Wheel, wheel. ”

On the forest path, horse-drawn carriages pass through, the sun gradually sets, and the afterglow of the setting sun shines through the dense branches, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

"Haven't you found a village or a town yet?"

Nicks' voice came from inside the carriage.

"Not yet, but the trees are starting to thin out, and we should be able to drive out of the forest soon. ”

Bertha responded.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for the front to gradually brighten up, and in the distance, there was a vast grassland in the distance, and a small river meandered into the distance, and a few kilometers down the river, there seemed to be a small village.

The carriage drove along the path next to the river towards the human settlement.

Along the way, from time to time, herds of cattle and sheep can be seen slowly passing by, and the herders are driving the cattle and sheep while looking at this luxurious carriage with curiosity and envy in their eyes.

Fox also lifted the curtain to look outside, he had been in the Sirius Empire for so long, and it was the first time he had seen the grassland.

It was the first time he had come to the grassland, so everything here seemed very new to him, and he watched it with interest.

"It's just that this place is too poor, and it's so remote that it's hard to find a place to stay. ”

Nexus sighed.

Bertha, who was driving the carriage, couldn't help it: "Young master, you don't have to take any shortcuts to get to this place." ”

"Haha, yes. ”

Fox snorted, but there was no hint of embarrassment on his face.

Can you blame him for this, you can only blame him for the map he bought is too detailed, well, go back and buy a better one.

It was a small tribe, with few people, only about a hundred families, living in tents.

The carriage stopped, and Nexus and Bertha got down from it and walked towards the small tribe.

There were no obstacles in the grassland, and the view was good, so the people of the small tribe had long discovered Kers's carriage.

A stout man walked forward with a few people, and many others watched from afar.

"Who are you?"

The other party asked, his voice was strong, probably because the environment of the tribe was relatively closed, so he was more wary of outsiders.

"We're just passing through here, and we don't know if we're going to be able to spend the night, and we can pay for whatever it takes. ”

Bertha said consciously as she stepped forward.

The stout man looked Fox and Bertha up and down, judging from the clothes and carriages, it was obvious that they were not the ones who were short of money, so they should not be robbers and thieves.

After a moment's hesitation, he finally said, "Okay, but you have to leave tomorrow morning." ”

"No problem. ”

Quex laughed and said they were in a hurry to get there, so they didn't plan to stay here for long.

"Stay at my house tonight, come with me. The stout man said, and said a few words to a young man next to him, who nodded, and then walked towards Kers's carriage, apparently looking for a place to settle Kers' carriage, while he himself led the way into the inner part of the tribe.

Nexus is not worried that the other party will covet his carriage and the belongings on it, after all, the other party does not look like that kind of person, of course, if the other party really moves something that should not be done, he does not mind giving the other party a lesson that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Passing through the many tents, the stout man led Fox and Bertha to the largest tent in the tribe, lifted the thick screen and walked in.

"Does the size of the tent represent the level of status, it seems that the other party should be the chief of this tribe. ”

Kerrs guessed, following the other and into the tent, though even the best tent in the tribe was slightly shabby.

There was a fire lit inside the tent, so it was very warm, and inside a woman dressed in brown clothes and wearing a linen apron was preparing dinner.

"Lake, are you back?" the woman turned around and smiled when she heard the movement, the other party looked to be in her forties, although her face looked a little haggard because of the hard work all day, but she still vaguely showed the beauty of her youth.

The woman was stunned when she saw Kerx and Bertha walking in after her.

"They are ·······"

"They pass by here and will stay at our house for the night tonight. Rena, prepare more food for the evening. Lake explained.

"Okay. Rena quickly recovered from her surprise and continued what she was doing, turning to get food.

"Guys, take a break. ”

Lake invited Kerx and Bertha to sit down, poured each of them a glass of water, and then sat down to rest himself.

The atmosphere was a little dull, so he found a topic to chat, but the other party's attitude has always been very cold, and after chatting for a while, he stopped looking for himself and was bored, so he simply closed his eyes and practiced.

"You're a magician?" said Ryker, seeing that Nexus was meditating.

"Yes. Instead of being angry at the other party for interrupting his meditation, Fox looked at the other person with interest.

Ryker's brows furrowed, as if it reminded the other party of something, he seemed to have something on his mind.

However, what made Quex speechless was that he didn't wait for the next sentence, the other party asked such a question, and then continued to say nothing.

Time passed slowly, until Ryker's wife, Rena, brought the hot food, not a delicacy, but at least satisfying.

When dinner was ready, the curtain on the right side of the tent was lifted, and a young man who looked to be about the same age as Nexus walked in, glanced at Kerx and Bertha, and sat down without saying a word.

"Fili, have you figured it out?"

Seeing the young man, Lake's face suddenly tensed.

The young man's fist clenched slightly, and then, as if he had made up his mind, he said to Lake, "Father, I have thought about it, I still have to go to the Demonic Energy Awakening Ceremony. ”

"You bastard, you spend all day thinking about getting out of here!

Lake said angrily, his face flushed with anger.

"I don't want to stay in this big place for the rest of my life, marry a wife and have children, I want to go out and see the world! I don't want to spend my life like this!"

Fili's voice suddenly became louder, and he and Lake quarreled-for-tat.

Fox and Bertha were suddenly extremely embarrassed next to them, neither did they speak, nor did they eat their own if they didn't speak.

From the quarrel between the other party, Kerry probably understood the situation, Lake should belong to the more traditional and conservative kind of person, and Filly's brother died at the hands of Warcraft because he went out to be an adventurer, so Lake didn't want his only remaining son to participate in the magician awakening ceremony, it's okay if he fails, what if he succeeds, like his brother?

But Fili is very eager to become a magician and go out and explore, and he does not want to spend his life in peace and stability in this small tribe.

In fact, it is not said who is right and who is wrong, it is just a difference in concept, the path of the mage master is certainly beautiful, but it is also full of dangers, Lake is worried about Filly's safety, but Filly longs for the wonderful world outside.

Fox still understands Fili better, because he thought so before, but no matter what, this is a family matter, and he can't say anything.

"Little rabbit, you weren't raised by me, the person you've been holding in your mouth all your life!"

Lake slammed the table.

"That's different!" said Fili.

Angry Lake, he even got up and wanted to teach this bastard who had dared to contradict him a good lesson, but was pulled down by Rena next to him.

"Master, let's ········"

Bertha asked in a whisper.

"Let's take a look first. "Fox also has some headaches.

Under Rena's persuasion, the tension eased slightly, and Lake gasped and stared at Fili.

At this moment, the screen was suddenly lifted, and the cold wind poured in directly, and everyone couldn't help but shiver and sober up a lot.

"What's wrong?"

Lake asked with a frown as he looked at the frizzy young man who had broken in.

"Patriarch, it's not good, come out and have a look!"